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Omaha City Council Districts 1,3,5 General

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 22, 2026
Current holder:Juanita Valdes(Democratic)

The Omaha City Council general election for Districts 1, 3, and 5 will be held on May 12, 2026, to elect three city council members serving four-year terms. These districts cover portions of west, central, and northeast Omaha, and the elected officials will participate in setting city policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services.

About This Race

The Omaha City Council general election for Districts 1, 3, and 5 will be held on May 12, 2026, to elect three city council members serving four-year terms. These districts cover portions of west, central, and northeast Omaha, and the elected officials will participate in setting city policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 22, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 27, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 9, 2026

How to Vote

Nebraska residents can register to vote online through the Nebraska Secretary of State’s voter portal, by mail using a postmarked application received by April 22, 2026, or in person at their county election office. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Nebraska driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID; early voting begins April 27 and runs through May 9, with ballots accepted at designated drop boxes or county election offices.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Juanita Valdes

Omaha City Council District 1

Biography

Juanita Valdes is a former Omaha Public Schools educator and nonprofit director who has served on the City Council since 2022. She is running for re-election to continue advocating for affordable housing, youth programs, and infrastructure improvements in west Omaha.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Aisha Rahman

Omaha City Council District 3

Biography

Aisha Rahman is a community organizer and licensed social worker with over a decade of experience advocating for equity in healthcare and education. She is running to represent District 3 with a focus on environmental justice and tenant protections.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Daniel Park

Omaha City Council District 5

Biography

Daniel Park is a former Omaha Planning Department analyst and current adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He is running to promote smart growth, reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, and improve transit access in District 5.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Elena Torres

Omaha City Council District 5

Biography

Elena Torres is a small business owner and longtime resident of northeast Omaha who has worked to expand access to job training and nutritional services. She is seeking her first term on the City Council to address economic development and food insecurity.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Marcus Littrell

Omaha City Council District 1

Biography

Marcus Littrell is a small business owner and veteran who served in the Nebraska Army National Guard. He is challenging the incumbent to prioritize public safety, fiscal responsibility, and street repair in District 1.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Thomas Boyle

Omaha City Council District 3

Biography

Thomas Boyle is a retired Omaha firefighter and union member who has volunteered with neighborhood associations in midtown Omaha for 15 years. He is running to bring public safety expertise and fiscal oversight to the City Council.

Campaign Website

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