During the Primary Election the number of candidates for positions are narrowed down if required for the November General Election. Contested races on Tuesday will include:
In Richardson County:
Two Republican candidates are seeking the position of Sheriff.
Incumbent Rick Hardesty Jr. who has served as Sheriff since 2019 is being challenged by Nick Aitken. Aitken is currently a member of the Falls City Police Department and a former Deputy Sheriff in Richardson County.
In Falls City 4 people have filed to run for Mayor. The two receiving the most votes will advance to the November General Election. Candidates are Mark Galaska, Kenny Killingsworth, Kevin Malone and Dennis Miller. Incumbent Mark Harkendorff withdrew from the race in February.
Three people are running for an open seat on the City Council in Falls City in Ward II. Terry Kermoade, Sean Nolte and Robert Olberding are running with the top two advancing to the General election.
Other contested races in Richardson County include: Mayor of Humboldt. Kevin Burnison, James Cherry, and Ted Schuler seek to unseat incumbent Jan Wilhelm.
All other school board, council positions and County officials do not have contested races in the Primary Election.
Pawnee County has just one contested race in the Primary Election.
Republicans filing for District 2 County Commissioner:
Gavin McHenry; Chris Nicholas, Brad Stake and Joshua Black. Incumbent Ron Seitz did not seek reelection.
In Nemaha County Nebraska the contested races will include:
District 3 County Commissioner:
Republican Candidates: Marvin Bohling of Johnson, a former Nemaha County Commissioner; Kim Buchmeier of Auburn; Philip Gerdes from Auburn and Incumbent Michael Weiss from Johnson.
In Auburn, Four people seek the position of Mayor:
Incumbent, Chris Erickson; Stephanie Holmes, Allen Linden and Gary Nerison.
Two Republican candidates are seeking the position of Nemaha County Attorney. Incumbent Angelo Ligouri of Auburn is challenged by Seth Hawkins of Cook.
In addition, enough valid signatures were collected to place a recall election on the ballot for Peru City Council President Theresa Westfall. Voters will be asked to vote to retain or recall Westfall on Tuesday.
In Johnson County contested races will include:
Three Republicans are seeking the 3rd District County Commissioners seat. Mike Buss, Channing Doeden and Wayne Snyder.
Incumbent Les Agena did not seek reelection.
Two Republicans are also seeking the position of Johnson County Clerk. Nicole Beck the current Deputy County Clerk and Terry Keebler who is currently the Johnson County Assessor and served 12 years as a Johnson County Commissioner.
Current County Clerk Kathleen Nieveen has opted to retire at the end of 2026.
The polls are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. in Nebraska on Tuesday.
