2023 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election
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 University of Nebraska 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

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

Local elections in Nebraska
2023 United States mayoral elections
History of Lincoln, Nebraska
2023 Nebraska elections