2026 Douglas County, Nebraska, elections
November 3, 2026
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A general election will be held in Douglas County, Nebraska, on November 3, 2026, to elect various county-level positions. Primary elections will be held on May 12.
County Attorney
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Don Kleine, incumbent attorney[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
County Assessor-Register of Deeds
Republican assessor-register Walt Peffer was elected unopposed in 2022, but died in office in January 2025.[4] Michael Goodwillie was appointed to replace him.[5]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dakotah Smith, real estate broker[5]
Endorsements
Dakotah Smith
- Local officials
- John Ewing Jr., mayor of Omaha (2025–present)[5]
Clerk of the district court
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Justin Wayne, former state legislator from the 13th district (2017–2025)[6]
Declined
- Crystal Rhoades, incumbent clerk (running for U.S. House)[7]
County Engineer
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Todd Pfitzer, incumbent engineer[8]
Sheriff
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Aaron Hanson, incumbent sheriff[9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Martinez, former U.S. Marshal[9]
County Treasurer
Democratic primary
Candidate
Declared
- Christian Espinosa Torres, assistant director of Omaha's Human Rights and Relations Department[10]
- Tony Vargas, former state legislator from the 7th district (2017–2025), and nominee for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2022 and 2024[11]
County Commission
District 2
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
District 4
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
District 6
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- Mary Ann Borgeson, incumbent commissioner[8]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John McCann[8]
References
- ^ Sanderford, Aaron (July 15, 2025). "Don Kleine running again for Douglas County Attorney". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Cindy (August 30, 2025). "Makayla Danner, longtime Omaha prosecutor, seeks Douglas County Attorney post". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Cindy (August 7, 2025). "Deputy Douglas County attorney says she was 'fired' after telling boss she was seeking his seat". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ Anderson, Jake (January 21, 2025). "Walt Peffer, Douglas County assessor and Vietnam War veteran, dies at 78, officials say". KETV. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Anderson, Jake (October 8, 2025). "Real estate broker Dakotah Smith announces candidacy for Douglas County Assessor". KETV. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ Bamer, Erin (July 23, 2025). "Former Omaha state senator announces bid for Douglas County District Court clerk". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ Salinas II, Juan (July 21, 2025). "Crystal Rhoades jumps into crowded Nebraska 2nd District field". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Candidate Information". Douglas County Election Commission. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ a b Salinas II, Juan (February 26, 2026). "Former U.S. Marshal Mark Martinez runs for Douglas County sheriff". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ Piercy, Jackson (August 22, 2025). "Election 2026: Two candidates enter race for Douglas County treasurer". WOWT. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Cindt (August 22, 2025). "Former Nebraska lawmaker Tony Vargas launches bid for Douglas County treasurer". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 12 September 2025.