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Omaha City Council Districts 1,3,5 Primary

Election Date:April 14, 2026Register by:March 14, 2026
Current holder:Rich Pahls(Republican)

The Omaha City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 primary election on April 14, 2026, will nominate candidates for three city council seats in Nebraska's largest city. Voters in these districts will select nominees to advance to the general election, where they will compete for four-year terms overseeing local policy, budgeting, and neighborhood representation.

About This Race

The Omaha City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 primary election on April 14, 2026, will nominate candidates for three city council seats in Nebraska's largest city. Voters in these districts will select nominees to advance to the general election, where they will compete for four-year terms overseeing local policy, budgeting, and neighborhood representation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
April 14, 2026
Registration Deadline
March 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
March 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
April 10, 2026

How to Vote

Registered voters in Omaha can vote in person at their assigned polling place on Election Day, April 14, 2026, or during the early voting period from March 25 to April 10, 2026. Nebraska requires a valid photo ID to vote, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID; voters without ID may cast a provisional ballot. Registration must be completed by March 14, 2026, either online via the Nebraska Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at a county election office.

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Incumbent
Republican

Rich Pahls

Omaha City Council District 5

Biography

Rich Pahls is a retired Omaha police sergeant and small business owner who has served on the City Council since 2018, focusing on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure maintenance in southwest Omaha. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on neighborhood street repairs and crime prevention initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Brenda Council

Omaha City Council District 1

Biography

Brenda Council is a former Omaha City Council member and state senator with over two decades of public service experience focused on economic development, public safety, and equitable neighborhood investment. She is running to bring her leadership back to District 1 to address infrastructure needs and support small businesses.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Jeremy Nordquist

Omaha City Council District 3

Biography

Jeremy Nordquist is a former Iowa state legislator and healthcare administrator who moved to Omaha to serve in public policy, advocating for affordable housing, transit access, and environmental sustainability. He is running to bring progressive solutions to District 3’s urban core challenges.

Campaign Website

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