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Lincoln City Council Districts 1,3,5 Primary

Election Date:April 7, 2026Register by:March 19, 2026

The Lincoln City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 Primary Election on April 7, 2026, is a nonpartisan municipal election to nominate candidates for three city council seats in Lincoln, Nebraska. Voters in these districts will select from the top two vote-getters in each district to advance to the general election, where the final council members will be chosen.

About This Race

The Lincoln City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 Primary Election on April 7, 2026, is a nonpartisan municipal election to nominate candidates for three city council seats in Lincoln, Nebraska. Voters in these districts will select from the top two vote-getters in each district to advance to the general election, where the final council members will be chosen.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
April 7, 2026
Registration Deadline
March 19, 2026
Early Voting Starts
March 30, 2026
Early Voting Ends
April 6, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Lincoln City Council Primary, residents must be registered Nebraska voters. Registration can be completed online via the Nebraska Secretary of State’s voter portal, by mail, or in person at the Lancaster County Election Office. Early voting begins March 30 and runs through April 6, with Election Day voting on April 7 at assigned polling places; voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Nebraska driver’s license, state ID, or passport.

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Independent

Jane Thompson

Lincoln City Council District 1

Biography

Jane Thompson is a lifelong Lincoln resident and small business owner who has served on the Lincoln Planning Commission for four years. She is running to improve neighborhood infrastructure, support local economic development, and increase transparency in city government.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Michael Rodriguez

Lincoln City Council District 3

Biography

Michael Rodriguez is a public school teacher and union advocate with over a decade of experience in Lincoln’s education system. He is running to strengthen public safety, expand access to affordable housing, and ensure equitable investment in underserved communities across the city.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Robert Ellis

Lincoln City Council District 5

Biography

Robert Ellis is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and former Lincoln Police Department advisor who has volunteered with multiple neighborhood watch programs. He is seeking office to enhance public safety, reduce bureaucratic delays in city services, and promote fiscal responsibility in municipal spending.

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