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Lincoln Public Schools Board Districts 1,3,5 General

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:April 22, 2028
Current holder:Don Mayhew(Nonpartisan)

The Lincoln Public Schools Board Districts 1, 3, and 5 General Election will be held on May 9, 2028, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Voters will elect school board members for three specific districts to oversee the district's policies, budget, and educational direction for over 40,000 students across Lincoln's public schools.

About This Race

The Lincoln Public Schools Board Districts 1, 3, and 5 General Election will be held on May 9, 2028, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Voters will elect school board members for three specific districts to oversee the district's policies, budget, and educational direction for over 40,000 students across Lincoln's public schools.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
April 22, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 29, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 8, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in this election, Nebraska residents must register by April 22, 2028, either online via the Nebraska Secretary of State's voter portal, by mail, or in person at their county election office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM CST, or participate in early voting from April 29 to May 8, 2028, at designated county election offices or satellite locations. A valid photo ID is required for all in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Nonpartisan

Don Mayhew

Lincoln Public Schools Board District 5

Biography

Don Mayhew is a Lincoln business owner and LPS parent seeking re-election to continue his work on school safety initiatives, career and technical education expansion, and maintaining fiscal accountability while supporting classroom resources for teachers and students.

Campaign Website
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Nonpartisan

Kathy Danek

Lincoln Public Schools Board District 3

Biography

Kathy Danek is a Lincoln native and former LPS educator with over 20 years of classroom experience, running to bring teacher perspectives to board decisions, improve special education resources, and strengthen student mental health support across district schools.

Campaign Website
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Nonpartisan

Rachel Wise

Lincoln Public Schools Board District 1

Biography

Rachel Wise is a former Nebraska State Board of Education member and longtime Lincoln resident advocating for curriculum transparency, parental involvement in education, and fiscal responsibility in district spending. She is running to ensure LPS prioritizes academic excellence and responsive governance.

Campaign Website

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