Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics

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Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican

Representative since Jan 4, 2007

Raised $1,777,414 · Cash on hand $1,023,354 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026

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How Adrian Smith voted

DateMeasurePositionChamber result
9/16/26
House
Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
PROOF Act
On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed

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2026 elections

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Past results

2022 general election

CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Adrian SmithWinnerR172,70078.30%
David J. ElseD34,83615.79%
Mark Elworth Jr.LMN13,0165.90%

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2020 general election

Held under different district lines
CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Adrian SmithWinnerR225,15778.51%
Mark Elworth Jr.D50,69017.68%
Dustin C. HobbsLIB10,9233.81%

FEC ↗

Demographics

MeasureThis districtNebraskaUnited States
Population649,9342,005,466340,110,990
Median age (years)40.937.439.2
Median household income$69,788$76,376$81,604
Below poverty level10.3%10.9%12.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)25.7%35.4%36.8%
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)13.5%13.5%20.0%
Not Hispanic or Latino
White alone79.7%74.0%56.3%
Black or African American alone0.7%4.5%11.7%
Asian alone0.9%2.8%6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races5.1%5.3%5.8%
Foreign-born6.5%9.0%14.8%
Veterans (civilian adults 18+)6.2%6.4%5.9%

Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗