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Douglas County Board Districts 1,3,5 General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 16, 2026
Current holder:Linda Garcia(Democratic)

The Douglas County Board Districts 1, 3, and 5 General Election in Nebraska will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county commissioners for three specific districts. These positions are part of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, which oversees county operations including budget, public works, and community services.

About This Race

The Douglas County Board Districts 1, 3, and 5 General Election in Nebraska will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county commissioners for three specific districts. These positions are part of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, which oversees county operations including budget, public works, and community services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 16, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 10, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Nebraska, voters must register by October 16, 2026, either online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at a county election office. On Election Day, polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Linda Garcia

Douglas County Board Commissioner District 3

Biography

Linda Garcia is a healthcare administrator and nonprofit director with over 15 years of experience in public health program management. She is running to improve access to mental health services and strengthen county-wide public health outreach in District 3.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Elizabeth 'Liz' Park

Douglas County Board Commissioner District 5

Biography

Elizabeth Park is an environmental engineer and university lecturer who has worked on urban sustainability projects across Eastern Nebraska. She is running to promote green infrastructure, expand recycling programs, and address stormwater management challenges in District 5.

Campaign Website
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Republican

George Wilson

Douglas County Board Commissioner District 5

Biography

George Wilson is a former county highway supervisor and current owner of a construction supplies company in Valley, Nebraska. He brings decades of experience in road maintenance and public works, campaigning on improving rural access and fixing aging county roads in District 5.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Mary Thompson

Douglas County Board Commissioner District 1

Biography

Mary Thompson is a former public school teacher and community organizer who has served on the Omaha Planning Board. She is running to bring more transparency to county spending and expand affordable housing initiatives in District 1.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Robert 'Bob' Jensen

Douglas County Board Commissioner District 1

Biography

Robert Jensen is a small business owner and longtime resident of District 1 who has previously served on the Douglas County Parks Advisory Committee. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvements, and public safety in his campaign.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Tom Richards

Douglas County Board Commissioner District 3

Biography

Tom Richards is a retired police sergeant and veterans' advocate who has volunteered with local neighborhood watch programs in District 3. His campaign focuses on reducing crime, supporting first responders, and modernizing county fleet vehicles.

Campaign Website

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