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Douglas County Board Districts 1,3,5 Primary

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 22, 2026
Current holder:Thomas Reynolds(Republican)

The Douglas County Board Districts 1, 3, and 5 Primary Election will be held on May 12, 2026, to nominate candidates for the county board in those districts. Voters in Douglas County, Nebraska will select nominees who will advance to the general election for county commissioner seats overseeing local government operations, budgeting, and public services.

About This Race

The Douglas County Board Districts 1, 3, and 5 Primary Election will be held on May 12, 2026, to nominate candidates for the county board in those districts. Voters in Douglas County, Nebraska will select nominees who will advance to the general election for county commissioner seats overseeing local government operations, budgeting, and public services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 22, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 27, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 11, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Nebraska, residents must register by April 22, 2026, either online through the Nebraska Secretary of State’s voter portal, by mail, or in person at their county election office. On election day or during early voting (April 27–May 11, 2026), voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Nebraska driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID, and cast their ballot at their designated polling place or via early voting locations established by the Douglas County Election Commissioner.

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Incumbent
Republican

Thomas Reynolds

Douglas County Board Commissioner, District 5

Biography

Thomas Reynolds is a fourth-generation farmer and agribusiness consultant from western Douglas County who has served two terms on the county’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board. He is running to protect farmland from overdevelopment, support sustainable water management practices, and ensure that county policies reflect the needs of rural residents.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Amanda Ruiz

Douglas County Board Commissioner, District 5

Biography

Amanda Ruiz is an environmental scientist and former planner with the Douglas County Environmental Services Department, specializing in stormwater management and green infrastructure. She is running to modernize the county’s approach to climate resilience, expand parks and trails access, and integrate ecological considerations into all county planning decisions.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

James Carter

Douglas County Board Commissioner, District 1

Biography

James Carter is a community organizer and public health advocate with over a decade of experience working with nonprofit organizations in North Omaha. He is running to address disparities in access to county services, invest in mental health and youth programs, and ensure equitable development across all Douglas County neighborhoods.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Lisa Nguyen

Douglas County Board Commissioner, District 3

Biography

Lisa Nguyen is an attorney and housing policy expert who has worked with Legal Aid of Nebraska to advocate for tenants’ rights and affordable housing access. She is running to modernize county housing assistance programs, expand legal support for residents facing eviction, and promote inclusive zoning policies that support sustainable growth.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Mary Thompson

Douglas County Board Commissioner, District 1

Biography

Mary Thompson is a lifelong resident of Douglas County and former small business owner who has served on the County Planning Board for six years. She is running to bring fiscal responsibility, improved infrastructure oversight, and greater transparency to county government, emphasizing her record of reducing waste and supporting local economic development.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Robert Lewis

Douglas County Board Commissioner, District 3

Biography

Robert Lewis is a retired Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy and current chair of the District 3 Neighborhood Association, with 25 years of public service in law enforcement and community safety initiatives. He is running to strengthen emergency response coordination, improve rural road maintenance, and expand veteran outreach programs within county services.

Campaign Website

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