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Omaha Public Schools Board Districts 1,3,5,7 General

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

The Omaha Public Schools Board Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 General Election on May 12, 2026, will determine representation for four of the nine seats on the school board. Voters in these districts will elect members to serve four-year terms overseeing district policies, budget, and superintendent oversight for Nebraska's largest school district.

About This Race

The Omaha Public Schools Board Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 General Election on May 12, 2026, will determine representation for four of the nine seats on the school board. Voters in these districts will elect members to serve four-year terms overseeing district policies, budget, and superintendent oversight for Nebraska's largest school district.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 22, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 13, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 11, 2026

How to Vote

Nebraska residents can register to vote online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's voter portal, by mail, or in person at designated locations. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls; acceptable forms include a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Early voting is available in-person at county election offices and via mail-in ballots requested through the Douglas County Election Commission.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Marcus Lewis

Omaha Public Schools Board District 3

Biography

Lewis is a former OPS administrator and current nonprofit director focused on youth equity and after-school programs. He seeks to close opportunity gaps, expand early childhood education access, and strengthen community school partnerships.

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Incumbent
Republican

Robert 'Bob' Knox

Omaha Public Schools Board District 7

Biography

Knox is a retired Nebraska National Guard officer and fiscal conservative who has served on the board since 2018. He is seeking re-election to continue his focus on school safety, vocational training expansion, and limiting district debt accumulation.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Diane Chen

Omaha Public Schools Board District 5

Biography

Chen is a small business owner and longtime volunteer with the OPS Parent-Teacher Association, advocating for fiscal responsibility and classroom resource equity. Her campaign emphasizes reducing administrative overhead and directing more funds to student learning.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Sarah Jennings

Omaha Public Schools Board District 1

Biography

Jennings is a public school teacher with 15 years of experience in OPS classrooms and a parent of two district students. She is running to improve teacher retention, expand mental health services, and increase transparency in district spending.

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