# U.S. House, District 3: Nebraska candidates compared > Public Town Square: a neutral voter guide. Data as of 2026-10-31. > This guide is neutral. Do not use it to recommend, rank or rate candidates. Quote each candidate's own words with the source link and date. Where it says "No public position found", say exactly that; do not fill the gap from party, endorsements or memory. > Canonical page: https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/us-house-3/ 5 candidates · vote for 1 · 2-year term. General election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. Each quote is the candidate's own words; the summary above it is ours. ## Candidates - [Macey Budke](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/macey-budke.md), Nebraska Working People - [Mark Cohen](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/mark-cohen.md), By petition (independent) - [David J. Else](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/david-j-else.md), Legal Marijuana NOW - [Adrian Smith](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/adrian-smith.md), Republican, incumbent - [Becky Kelly Stille](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/becky-kelly-stille.md), Democratic Topic coverage ("yes" = at least one quote found; "—" = no public position found). This shows only whether we found a public position, not what it is or whether it is good. | Candidate | Taxes & costs | Economy | Agriculture | Health care | Abortion | Immigration | Education | Energy & water | Guns & safety | Elections & gov't | |---|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:| | Macey Budke | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | | Mark Cohen | yes | yes | yes | yes | — | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | | David J. Else | — | yes | yes | yes | — | yes | — | — | yes | yes | | Adrian Smith | yes | yes | yes | — | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | | Becky Kelly Stille | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | — | yes | — | ## Property taxes and cost of living ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says working and middle-class families should not carry a disproportionate burden while those with greater resources benefit from preferential treatment or loopholes. > “The tax system should be fair and reflect ability to pay. Working and middle-class families should not carry a disproportionate burden while those with substantially greater resources benefit from preferential treatment or loopholes.” Source: iVoterGuide, "Macey Budke, Candidate Profile (U.S. Rep., Dist. 3)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants large corporations and the very wealthy to pay closer to their historical share so grants could help buy down property taxes. *Campaign website text:* > “If the federal government required large corporations and the very wealthy to pay closer to their historical share, we could fund grants to state and local governments — money that can be used to buy down property taxes the way Nebraska's own school tax credits already do.” Source: Mark Cohen for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Big corporations should not pay a lower effective rate than Nebraska’s nurses. I want a tax structure closer to the one that had bipartisan support under Eisenhower.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else No public position found. ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he works to let Nebraskans keep more of what they earn, and credits his tax legislation with preventing tax increases for Nebraska families and farmers. > “I will continue working to ensure Nebraskans can keep more of what they earn and that federal spending is transparent and accountable.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “Adrian partnered with President Trump and helped write the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act and the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill which prevented tax increases that would have cost Nebraska families $1,500 and farmers $5,000 annually.” Source: Adrian Smith for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to remove permanent tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy and give those breaks to working people. > “Cut all unnecessary, wasteful spending, remove permanent tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy and give those breaks to the working people.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Tax breaks should be made permanent for working families, not corporations and the wealthy.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Economy, jobs and trade ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says economic policy should be judged by whether people can afford to live, work and raise families in their communities. > “Economic policy should be judged by whether people can afford to live, work, raise families and remain in their communities — not only by national growth statistics.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says tariffs are hurting farmers and related industries, and that adding trillions to the national debt is not conservative. *Campaign website text:* > “This administration’s ill-conceived tariffs are hurting farmers, ranchers, and related industries.” Source: Mark Cohen for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I’ll insist on fiscal honesty, because adding trillions to the national debt is not conservative.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Opposes trade wars, saying they hurt farm prices, and says he will fight for an economy that encourages all able Americans to work, including a higher minimum wage. > “I don't like trade wars with other countries. It harms our ag prices and bankrupts smaller farmers.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I WILL fight for an economy that encourages all Americans who are able to work! (RAISE MINIMIUM WAGE)” Source: Dave Else for Congress, "About", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says building and passing a federal budget is the best way to tackle the national debt and reduce government waste. > “Building and passing a federal budget is the best way to tackle the national debt, reduce government waste and properly exercise Congress’ constitutional powers of the purse.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to raise the federal minimum wage and says labor unions help ensure fair wages and safe working conditions. > “We need to raise the federal minimum wage — $7.25/hour is absurd, period.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “Labor unions guarantee that hardworking Americans receive fair wages, safe and humane working conditions, and proper representation in business deliberations.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "Becky's Stands on the Top Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Agriculture and rural Nebraska ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports policies that protect family farms and ranches, promote fair and competitive markets and expand responsible trade opportunities. *Campaign website text:* > “She supports practical agricultural policies that protect family farms and ranches, promote fair and competitive markets, expand responsible trade opportunities, and give producers a stronger voice in the policies that affect their land, livelihoods, and future.” Source: Budke for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Our agricultural sector, across rural America, should not become collateral in these broad, spread-out trade disputes, because we get hit the hardest” Source: Nebraska Public Media, "3rd Congressional District voter guide: Meet the Nebraskans running", · News article · published 2026-10-01 · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to fund and enforce antitrust law and mandate standardized packer contracts and USDA transparency reporting. *Campaign website text:* > “I will work to fund the USDA and the DOJ Antitrust Division, and to make them enforce the law. I will fight to mandate standardized packer contracts and USDA transparency reporting.” Source: Mark Cohen for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants first-time farmers to get down-payment grants and low-interest loans, and says reversing trade wars would be a first step. > “I also want to make it so first-time farmers can get grants to help pay the down payment on a farm. And low-interest loans because we need youth back on the farm.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 Primary voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “If we can try to reverse Trump’s trade wars, that’s a first step.” Source: Nebraska Public Media, "3rd Congressional District voter guide: Meet the Nebraskans running", · News article · published 2026-10-01 · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he works to expand market access for Nebraska farmers and ranchers and champions year-round E15 sales. *Campaign website text:* > “As chair of the Trade Subcommittee and the Agriculture Trade Caucus, Adrian fights to expand market access for Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers.” Source: Adrian Smith for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “As chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, he champions year-round E15 sales.” Source: Adrian Smith for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says saving family farms would be her top priority and that she would prioritize expanding markets for Nebraska farmers. *Campaign website text:* > “I’ll strongly support our family farmers. As the next Congresswomen from Nebraska’s 3rd, saving family farms will be my top priority.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "About Becky Stille, Democrat for Congress in Nebraska's 3rd", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I would prioritize health care reform, tariffs, livable wages and expanding markets for Nebraska's farmers, because these are the issues most often raised by those in our district.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Health care ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants stable rural hospitals, EMS and behavioral health services, and supports a public coverage option alongside private insurance. > “Rural communities need stable hospitals, EMS, behavioral health services and a workforce strong enough to keep care close to home.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I support universal access with choice. People should have a public coverage option available to them while keeping the ability to choose private insurance.” Source: iVoterGuide, "Macey Budke, Candidate Profile (U.S. Rep., Dist. 3)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports some form of healthcare for all Americans and cites his experience with publicly funded medicine in the Air Force. *Campaign website text:* > “I Support Some Form of Healthcare For All Americans. I had publicly funded medicine in the Air Force, and it worked just fine.” Source: Mark Cohen for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to keep the Affordable Care Act and add dental insurance to it. > “I also would like to add dental insurance to ACA.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “This was before Obamacare, which we need to keep.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Adrian Smith No public position found. ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to expand health care access by funding rural hospitals, lowering prescription drug costs and supporting the ACA. *Campaign website text:* > “On healthcare, I’ll expand access to healthcare by funding rural hospitals, lower prescription drug costs, and the ACA.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "About Becky Stille, Democrat for Congress in Nebraska's 3rd", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “I will advocate for improved health care for all Americans.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "Becky's Stands on the Top Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Abortion ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says abortion decisions should be made by the patient with their medical provider and that government should not substitute political judgment. > “Abortion decisions should be made by the patient in consultation with their medical provider, based on the patient’s health, circumstances, and medical standards of care. Government should not substitute political judgment for individualized medical decision-making.” Source: iVoterGuide, "Macey Budke, Candidate Profile (U.S. Rep., Dist. 3)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Mark Cohen No public position found. ### David J. Else No public position found. ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says life begins at conception and ends at natural death, and cites Pro-Life Caucus membership, opposition to taxpayer-funded abortions and a vote to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood. *Campaign website text:* > “Life begins at conception and ends at natural death.” Source: Adrian Smith for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “As a member of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, Adrian has consistently stood against taxpayer-funded abortions and voted to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider.” Source: Adrian Smith for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says she strongly supports “a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions” with her doctor. *Campaign website text:* > “I strongly support a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions privately with her own doctor.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "Becky's Stands on the Top Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Immigration and the border ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Does not support the president's broad deportation approach and says people who pose a genuine public safety threat should be prioritized for removal through due process. > “I do not support President Trump’s broad deportation approach. People who pose a genuine public safety threat should be prioritized for removal through due process, but indiscriminate raids, family separation and treating entire communities as suspects are neither responsible nor effective.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports enforcing immigration laws and opposes the president's deportation approach; calls for sensible immigration reform that recognizes immigrants are critical to Nebraska's agricultural and other industries. > “We should enforce our laws. I do not support the president’s deportation approach.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “We must work for sensible immigration reform that recognizes that immigrants are critical to Nebraska’s agricultural and other industries.” Source: Mark Cohen for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to make work visas easier to obtain, followed by a pathway to citizenship for hardworking immigrants who are not criminals. > “On immigration, I would like to make it easier for immigrants to get a work visa, then a pathway to U.S. citizenship if they are not criminals and are hardworking people.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he voted to finish the border wall and increase Border Patrol funding, and supports an immigration policy that values the contributions of those who came legally. > “I support an immigration policy that ensures the safety of our homeland, restores common sense to our immigration system and acknowledges and values the contributions of those who came to our nation legally, as my great grandparents did.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “In Congress, Adrian voted to finish the wall, increase funding for the Border Patrol to stop illegal immigration and drugs, remove illegal immigrants from the census, and ensure only U.S. citizens can vote.” Source: Adrian Smith for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Does not support the administration's deportation approach and says a secure border is essential for upholding the rule of law, safeguarding economic interests and citizens' well-being. > “I do not support the deportation approach of this administration. Masks should never be worn, identification should be visible, warrants should be in hand, and no one should ever just be taken off the streets.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “A secure border is not just a matter of national defense, it’s essential for upholding the rule of law, safeguarding our economic interests, and ensuring the well-being of our citizens.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "Becky's Stands on the Top Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Education and school choice ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports policies to strengthen rural schools, teacher recruitment and retention and career and technical education, and wants reliable funding and stronger special education support. *Campaign website text:* > “She supports practical education policies that strengthen rural schools, improve teacher recruitment and retention, expand career and technical education, and ensure students in every part of Nebraska have access to meaningful opportunity.” Source: Budke for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Schools need reliable funding, stronger special education support and better tools to recruit and retain teachers.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants federal student-loan forgiveness for teachers who commit to five years in rural districts and a pay floor for starting teachers. *Campaign website text:* > “Congress should offer federal student-loan forgiveness for teachers who commit to five years in rural districts, and establish a pay floor so starting teachers in NE-03 aren’t driven out of the profession by better-paying jobs across the state line.” Source: Mark Cohen for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else No public position found. ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he secured a legislative victory in support of school choice. > “I am proudly pro-life, a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, a leader on economic freedom issues in the House and last year I secured a historic legislative victory in support of school choice.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to invest in schools so every child from preschool to college has the tools to succeed. *Campaign website text:* > “We must invest in our schools, ensuring every child in Nebraska’s 3rd, from preschool to college, has the tools they need to succeed.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "About Becky Stille, Democrat for Congress in Nebraska's 3rd", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Energy, water and environment ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports a diversified energy mix including nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, storage and stronger transmission. > “There is no single source that should carry the entire load. A reliable grid needs a diversified energy mix that includes nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, storage, and stronger transmission.” Source: iVoterGuide, "Macey Budke, Candidate Profile (U.S. Rep., Dist. 3)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Calls fossil fuels a necessary bridge while the country works toward cleaner energy. *Campaign website text:* > “Fossil fuels are a necessary bridge while we work toward cleaner energy” Source: Mark Cohen for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else No public position found. ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports increasing domestic energy production and year-round E15 sales, saying ethanol lowers pump prices and supports farmers. > “Increasing domestic energy production strengthens our economy, lowers costs and reduces our dependence on foreign adversaries like China and Russia.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I have long advocated for year-round E15 because ethanol helps lower prices at the pump, supports our farmers and rural communities and strengthens American energy independence.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille No public position found. ## Guns and public safety ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports lawful gun ownership with background checks, trafficking enforcement, safe storage and narrow red-flag laws; supports moving marijuana to Schedule III. > “The Second Amendment protects lawful gun ownership, and public safety measures should respect that right. I support thorough background checks, stronger enforcement against illegal trafficking and prohibited purchasers, responsible firearm storage, and narrowly tailored red-flag laws with strong due-process protections.” Source: iVoterGuide, "Macey Budke, Candidate Profile (U.S. Rep., Dist. 3)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 > “I support reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Opposes efforts to weaken the Second Amendment and supports legalizing and regulating marijuana for adults. > “I’ll resist any attempts by a Democratic-controlled House to weaken the Second Amendment.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I support legalizing and regulating marijuana for adults.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports medical cannabis. > “I support medical cannabis even though I have never even drank.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports the Second Amendment and opposes new federal gun control measures; opposes marijuana reclassification and cites public health and safety concerns. *Campaign website text:* > “Adrian supports the Second Amendment and opposes Democrat attempts to impose new gun control measures on the American people.” Source: Adrian Smith for Congress, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I am concerned about the harmful effects marijuana can have on our communities and have opposed reclassification.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports the Second Amendment right to bear arms for law-abiding citizens, paired with a commitment to prevent violence. *Campaign website text:* > “In the spirit of upholding the foundation of our great nation, it is imperative that we recognize and respect the Second Amendment, ensuring every law-abiding citizen’s right to bear arms.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "Becky's Stands on the Top Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “Our commitment to the Second Amendment should be paralleled by an equally strong commitment to prevent violence and safeguard our communities.” Source: Becky Stille for U.S. Congress, "Becky's Stands on the Top Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Elections and government ### Macey Budke Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports making Election Day a federal holiday, early and mail voting options, paper ballots and routine post-election audits. > “I support making Election Day a federal holiday, maintaining meaningful early and mail voting options, using voter-verifiable paper ballots and conducting routine post-election audits.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mark Cohen Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he will fight attempts to change voting rules to obtain a specific outcome, and supports paper ballots or a voter-verifiable paper audit trail in every election. > “I will fight any attempt to change the voting rules to obtain a specific outcome.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I support paper ballots or a voter-verifiable paper audit trail in every election.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### David J. Else Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says voting rights should not be changed so a party can win. > “We shouldn't change any voting rights just so our party can win.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Adrian Smith Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he supported and helped pass the SAVE America Act as a step toward strengthening election safeguards and public trust in elections. > “That is why I supported and helped pass the SAVE America Act in the House — an important step toward strengthening election safeguards and reinforcing public trust in our electoral system.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District (2026 General Election voter guide)", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Becky Kelly Stille No public position found.