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Nemaha and Johnson Counties, Nebraska
November 3, 2026
Statewide Races
(Appears on both Nemaha and Johnson County ballots)
U.S. Senate (Six Year Term)
Vote for ONE
- Pete Ricketts, Republican
- Mike Marvin, Legal Marijuana NOW
- Robin Richards, Nebraska Working People
- Chuck Conboy, America First
- Dan Osborn, By Petition
U.S. House - District 3 (Two Year Term)
Vote for ONE
- Adrian Smith, Republican
- Becky Kelly Stille, Democratic
- David J. Else, Legal Marijuana NOW
- Macey Budke, Nebraska Working People
- Mark Cohen, By Petition
Governor and Lt. Governor
Vote for ONE
- Jim Pillen (Governor) / Joe Kelly (Lt. Governor), Republican
- Lynne Walz (Governor) / Ben Steffen (Lt. Governor), Democratic
- Rick Beard (Governor) / Keenya Barnes (Lt. Governor), Legal Marijuana NOW
- Brett Lindstrom (Governor) / Michael Picard (Lt. Governor), America First
Secretary of State
Vote for ONE
- Scott Petersen, Republican
- Sarah J. Slattery, Democratic
- Paul Rumbaugh, Nebraska Working People
- Bob Krist, America First
State Treasurer
Vote for ONE
- Joey Spellerberg, Republican
- Daniel Ebers, Democratic
Attorney General
Vote for ONE
- Mike Hilgers, Republican
- Jocelyn Brasher, Democratic
Auditor of Public Accounts
Vote for ONE
- Mike Foley, Republican
- John Knight, America First
Judge Retention - Nonpartisan
Judge of Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court - Six Year Term
- Shall Judge Dirk V. Block be retained in office? Yes / No
- Shall Judge Thomas E. Stine be retained in office? Yes / No
Judge of District Court - District 1 - Six Year Term
- Shall Judge Ricky A. Schreiner be retained in office? Yes / No
- Shall Judge Julie D. Smith be retained in office? Yes / No
- Shall Judge David J. A. Bargen be retained in office? Yes / No
Judge of County Court - District 1 - Six Year Term
- Shall Judge Richard R. Smith be retained in office? Yes / No
Nemaha County Races
Related Coverage:
Nemaha County Attorney Candidates Discuss Priorities
Candidates Share Vision for Nemaha County's Future at Commissioner Forum
Mayoral candidates share vision for Auburn
Candidates for Mayor, City of Auburn
Auburn Mayor, Challenger Split on Experience and Openness at Forum
Auburn Council Candidates Call for Clearer Communication
Candidates for City Council at Large, City of Peru
Candidates for Village Board of Elk Creek
County Assessor
Vote for ONE
- Mallory A. Lempka, Republican
County Attorney
Vote for ONE
- Seth W. Hawkins, Republican
County Clerk
Vote for ONE
- Diane L. Johnson, Republican
County Treasurer
Vote for ONE
- Jana J. Gerdes, Republican
County Surveyor
Vote for ONE
- Jeff Boden, Republican
County Commissioner - District 1
Vote for ONE
- Michael K. Hall, Republican
County Commissioner - District 3
Vote for ONE
- Kim Buchmeier, Republican
County Sheriff
Vote for ONE
- Brent Lottman, Republican
City and Village Elections
City of Auburn
Mayor Vote for ONE
- Stephanie Holmes
- Chris Erickson
Ward 1 - City Council Vote for ONE
- Logan C. Merz
- Shawn Clark
Ward 2 - City Council Vote for ONE
- Brian Lavigne
Ward 3 - City Council Vote for ONE
- Nathan R. Seitz
- Dawna Hall
Airport Authority - Six Year Term Vote for ONE
- Kendall Neiman
- Cody Bradley
City of Peru
At Large Vote for up to TWO
- Philip Wemhoff
- Brent Brown
Village of Brock
Village Board of Trustee Vote for up to TWO
- Kristal Jeanneret
- Bonnie Haith
Village of Brownville
Village Board of Trustee Vote for up to THREE
- Jill Lokke
- Adam Hunt
- Kelly S. Selko
Village of Johnson
Village Board of Trustee Vote for up to TWO
- Richard L. Meyer
- Lonnie R. Swanson
Village of Julian
Village Board of Trustee Vote for up to TWO
- Ralph Krause
Village of Nemaha
Village Board of Trustee Vote for up to TWO
- Susan Koso
- Kim Tanner
Johnson County Races
Related Coverage:
Candidates for County Clerk in Johnson County
Johnson County District 3 Commissioner Race: Doeden and Snyder
Candidates for Johnson County Commissioner District 3
Candidates for Johnson County Commissioner District 1
Sheriff Lynn Lyon Seeks First Elected Term of Office
Vandergrift is Write-In Candidate for Johnson County Sheriff
Candidates for Mayor, City of Tecumseh
County Clerk
Vote for ONE
- Nicole Beck, Republican
County Treasurer
Vote for ONE
- Nadine Beethe, Republican
County Assessor
Vote for ONE
- Sara Kuhl, Republican
County Attorney
Vote for ONE
- Benjamin T. Beethe, Republican
County Sheriff
Vote for ONE
- Lynn Lyon, Republican
County Commissioner - District 1
Vote for ONE
- David Borrenpohl, Republican
County Commissioner - District 3
Vote for ONE
- Channing A. Doeden, Republican
- Kale Heusman, Democratic
City of Tecumseh
Mayor Vote for ONE
- Jesse R. Grof
Ward 1 - City Council Vote for ONE
- Lance C. Beethe
Ward 2 - City Council Vote for ONE
- Alicia L. Brommer
Ward 3 - City Council Vote for ONE
- Tyler Speckmann
Airport Authority - Six Year Term Vote for up to TWO
- Stephen A. Johnson
- Steven J. Mercure
Village of Cook
Village Board Member Vote for up to THREE
- Jennifer Deppe
- Jeanene French
- Sarah R. Sherman
Village of Elk Creek
Village Board Member Vote for up to TWO
- Kirk Bartels
- Greg Bates
- Ashley Peters
Village of Crab Orchard
Village Board Member Vote for up to THREE
- Scott Garman
- Michelle Ahola
- Richard Van Wallace
- Kevin Kramer
Village of Sterling
Village Board Member Vote for up to THREE
- Tom Nieveen
- Steve Eickhoff
- Marissa Lempka
Special Districts and Nonpartisan Offices
(Both counties)
Southeast Community College
For Board of Governors - District 2 Vote for ONE
- Brandon Gunther
Nemaha Natural Resources District
For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 7: Eric Wilke For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 8: Dick James For Board of Directors - At Large: Tracy Ensor
Johnson County Natural Resources District
For Board of Directors Subdistrict 02: Russel Moss For Board of Directors Subdistrict 06: J. Duane Sugden For Board of Directors Subdistrict 07: Eric Wilke For Board of Directors At Large: Tracy Ensor
Educational Service Units
ESU No. 4 - District 5: Mary L. Stewart Lyon ESU No. 4 - District 9: Faye Allison Hayes ESU No. 5 - District 5: Carla J. Loemker
School Board Elections
Related Coverage:
Nemaha County
School District 23 (Johnson-Brock) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Chester Bohling
- Mitch Neddenriep
School District 29 (Auburn Public Schools) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Ryan M. Jones
- Beth Kernes Krause
- Laura M. Osborne
- Kevin Reiman
- Katy Billings
School District 50 (Johnson County Central) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Kim Wellensiek
- Don Gadeken
- Scott D. Straka
- Elisa Prado
School District 56 (Falls City Public Schools) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Cassondra A. Goff
- Teresa Olberding
- Anthony S. Johansen
School District 70 (HTRS) Board Member (Vote for up to FOUR)
- Robert Elson
- Brent B. Shanholtz
School District 111 (Nebraska City Public Schools) Board Member (Vote for up to FOUR)
- Robert Elson
- Brent B. Shanholtz
Johnson County
School District 23 (Johnson-Brock) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Chester Bohling
- Mitch Neddenriep
School District 27 (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Edward J. Zastera
- Justin Stark
- Ana Damme
- Kathryn Szczepaniak
- Aaron Lessmann
School District 33 (Sterling) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Megan Buckley
- Mark Horstman
- McKenzie Saathoff
School District 34 (Freeman) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Kyle Dorn
- Shawn E. Mencl
- Theron Troxel
- Jordan N. Freeman
School District 50 (Johnson County Central) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Kim Wellensiek
- Don Gadeken
- Scott D. Straka
- Elisa Prado
School District 69 (Lewiston) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- RaeLynn Bredemeier
- Aaron Rule
- Sharon L. Mencl
School District 70 (HTRS) Board Member (Vote for up to THREE)
- Neal A. Kanel
- Heath Finke
- David A. Mezger
- Ashley Shupp
School Bond Elections
Nemaha County
Related Coverage:
Bond Resolution, Performance Criteria Developer Contract Approved by APS Board of Education
Auburn Public Schools Open 2026/27 With New Meal Provider, Special High-Need Education Program As Bond Vote Nears
APS Allows Entering Professional Service Contract Towards Survey To Indicate Interest in Bond Election
Nemaha County School District 0029 (Auburn Public Schools) Principal amount not to exceed: $22,900,000
Projects include:
- Classroom addition and renovations to Calvert Elementary School
- New middle school entryway addition and related improvements to address safety and security infrastructure concerns
- New physical education/gymnasium addition to the High School
- Renovations to convert the existing High School gymnasium to a multi-use facility, including performing arts and other activities
- Deferred maintenance renovations and improvements to address safety, security, and environmental concerns in the District's existing school buildings and facilities
- Necessary equipment and apparatus for such school buildings, facilities, renovations, and improvements
Johnson County School District 0050 (Johnson County Central Public Schools) Principal amount not to exceed: $35,000,000
Purpose: Construction and acquisition of pre-kindergarten to 8th grade facilities for the District, and necessary furniture, equipment and apparatus for such facilities.
Johnson County
Related Coverage:
Community Meetings About the JCC School Bond Focus on “Building Our Future”
Johnson County Joint Budget Hearing Reveals JCC Bond is Biggest Issue
JCC Board of Education Prepares for Community Meetings on School Bond Election
JCC Board of Education Passes Resolution Putting Pre-K-8 School Bond on November Ballot
Johnson County School District 0050 (Johnson County Central Public Schools) Principal amount not to exceed: $35,000,000
Purpose: Construction and acquisition of pre-kindergarten to 8th grade facilities for the District, and necessary furniture, equipment and apparatus for such facilities.
Gage County School District 0034 (Freeman Public Schools) Principal amount not to exceed: $13,995,000
Projects include:
- Construction of new building on the District's existing campus that will include career and trades education and additional classroom areas
- Renovations of portions of the existing school building, including expansion of the current kitchen and repurposing certain classrooms and areas in connection with the construction of the new building
- Purchasing necessary equipment, furniture and apparatus for the new building and renovations
- Related site improvements
Initiatives and Constitutional Amendments
(Appears on both Nemaha and Johnson County ballots)
Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1
A vote FOR will amend the state constitution to increase the term limit for state legislators from two consecutive four-year terms (eight years) to three consecutive four-year terms (12 years).
A vote AGAINST will not amend the Nebraska Constitution, so the current limit of two consecutive four-year terms will remain in effect. State legislators will continue to be ineligible for office in the Legislature for four years after serving two consecutive terms.
Vote: For / Against
Initiative Measure 440
A vote "FOR" will amend the Nebraska Constitution to authorize the enactment of laws to allow persons located within Nebraska to place sports wagers through an Internet-based platform when offered by an authorized gaming operator conducting games of chance within a licensed racetrack enclosure in Nebraska.
A vote "AGAINST" means the Nebraska Constitution will not be amended in this manner.
Initiative Measure 441
A vote "FOR" will enact statutes allowing persons located within Nebraska to place sports wagers through an Internet-based platform when offered by an authorized gaming operator conducting games of chance within a licensed racetrack enclosure in Nebraska or the operator's platform provider, and regulating such sports wagers.
A vote "AGAINST" means no such statutes will be enacted.
Shall statutes be enacted that: (1) Allow persons located within Nebraska to place sports wagers through an Internet-based platform when offered by an authorized gaming operator conducting games of chance within a licensed racetrack enclosure in Nebraska or the operator's platform provider; and (2) Regulate such sports wagers?
Initiative Measure 442
A vote "FOR" will amend the Nebraska Constitution to provide: (1) Schools must expressly designate each athletic team or sport as one of the following based on biological sex: (a) Males, men, or boys; (b) females, women, or girls; or (c) coed or mixed; and (2) Athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls shall not be open to students of the male sex. The amendment would apply to all athletic teams or sports sponsored by public schools or postsecondary educational institutions, and private schools or educational institutions whose athletic teams or sports compete against public schools or institutions.
A vote "AGAINST" means the Nebraska Constitution will not be amended in this manner.
