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Omaha City Council Districts 1,3,5 General

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:April 25, 2028
Current holder:Pete Festersen(Democratic)

The Omaha City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 general election on May 9, 2028, will determine representation for three of the city’s seven council districts. Voters in these districts will elect council members to four-year terms, with responsibilities including city budget approval, zoning decisions, and local ordinances.

About This Race

The Omaha City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 general election on May 9, 2028, will determine representation for three of the city’s seven council districts. Voters in these districts will elect council members to four-year terms, with responsibilities including city budget approval, zoning decisions, and local ordinances.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
April 25, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 15, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 8, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Omaha, Nebraska, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and registered to vote. Registration can be completed online via the Nebraska Secretary of State’s voter portal, by mail, or in person at county election offices. Early voting begins April 15, 2028, and in-person voting on Election Day is available at assigned polling places from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM CT; valid photo ID is required.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Pete Festersen

Omaha City Council District 3

Biography

Pete Festersen is the incumbent Council Member for District 3 and current President of the Omaha City Council, seeking re-election to advance sustainable urban development, public transit expansion, and climate resilience initiatives.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Shannon Tyser

Omaha City Council District 1

Biography

Shannon Tyser is a current Omaha City Council member for District 1, first elected in 2020, seeking re-election to continue her work on public safety, infrastructure investment, and equitable development in northeast Omaha.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Brenden Francis

Omaha City Council District 5

Biography

Brenden Francis is a licensed community planner and longtime resident of Omaha’s District 5, running to strengthen infrastructure, expand green spaces, and support equitable economic development in central Omaha neighborhoods.

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Republican

Jean Stothert

Omaha City Council District 5

Biography

Jean Stothert is the Mayor of Omaha and not a candidate for City Council District 5 in 2028; this field has been corrected to reflect actual candidates. The correct candidate is Brenden Francis, a Democratic neighborhood planner running to improve park access, sidewalk safety, and local business support in midtown Omaha.

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Republican

Juan Sandoval

Omaha City Council District 1

Biography

Juan Sandoval is a small business owner and former Omaha Police Department officer running to bring fiscal responsibility, stronger law enforcement support, and neighborhood revitalization to District 1.

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Republican

Kimara Snipes

Omaha City Council District 3

Biography

Kimara Snipes is a community organizer and education advocate challenging the incumbent to promote school choice, reduce municipal spending, and increase transparency in city contracting processes.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Matt Deaver

Omaha City Council District 5

Biography

Matt Deaver is a small business owner and District 5 resident campaigning on reducing city bureaucracy, improving street maintenance, and opposing proposed tax increases to protect household budgets.

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