The 2023 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election was held on May 2, 2023, to determine the mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska. It was preceded by a primary election on April 4 where the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advanced to the general election. Incumbent Democratic mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird ran for reelection to a second term in office, and was re-elected. The election was officially nonpartisan.
Primary election Declared Leirion Gaylor Baird, incumbent mayor (2019–present) (party affiliation: Democratic) Suzanne Geist, former Nebraska state senator (2017–2023) (party affiliation: Republican) Stan Parker, Christian radio executive and former Nebraska Cornhuskers football player (party affiliation: Republican)
Declined Jack Riggins, KLIN radio host (party affiliation: Republican)
Endorsements
Results
An additional 670 mailed ballots were received by the Election Commission in the days following the primary election, too late to be counted.
General election Candidates Leirion Gaylor Baird, incumbent mayor (Democratic) Suzanne Geist, former Nebraska state senator (Republican)
Debate HostDate & timeLink(s)ParticipantsBaird (D)Geist (R) KLKNApril 23, 2023
Post-primary endorsements
Results
Following the second hourly results pull, Leirion Gaylor Baird was declared the winner and Suzanne Geist conceded.
References
External links Official campaign websites Leirion Gaylor Baird (D) for Mayor Suzanne Geist (R) for Mayor Stan Parker (R) for Mayor