2026 Nebraska General Election

2026 Nebraska Primary Election

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James is from Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Creighton University. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Creighton University. He also has a law degree from Creighton University. He lives with his wife and their four children.

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James Cavanaugh: Douglas County Commissioners

James Cavanaugh is from Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Creighton University. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Creighton University. He also has a law degree from Creighton University. He lives with his wife and their four children.

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James has served on the Douglas County Board since 2015.

As of April 2, 2026, James Cavanaugh did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports the development of a public healthcare corridor in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

- Supports the development of a public healthcare corridor in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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As of April 2, 2026, James Cavanaugh’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Whitney is a high school English teacher. She works at Millard Public Schools, where she has been since 2022. She previously taught at various public schools after earning her teaching certificate in 2019.

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Whitney Hansen's is a high school English teacher. She works at Millard Public Schools, where she has been since 2022. She previously taught at various public schools after earning her teaching certificate in 2019.

Whitney Hansen's campaign for Douglas County Commissioner, District 2 is her first entry into politics.

Whitney campaign for Douglas County Commissioner, District 2 is her first entry into politics.

Supports expanding and improving county mental health resources to make therapy more accessible.

Strongly supports the rights of all LGBTQIA+ Nebraskan Including rights to marriage and adoption.

Will support motions to fund quality youth services for Douglas County.

Supports unions and their fight for workers rights.

Advocates for comprehensive sex education and affordable birth control.

- Supports expanding and improving county mental health resources to make therapy more accessible.
- Strongly supports the rights of all LGBTQIA+ Nebraskan Including rights to marriage and adoption.
- Will support motions to fund quality youth services for Douglas County.
- Supports unions and their fight for workers rights.
- Advocates for comprehensive sex education and affordable birth control.

As of April 2, 2026, Whitney Hansen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to expand STI testing services in Omaha by extending clinic hours and increasing access to testing options.

Will hold the Douglas County Sheriff's office responsible
​for the unjust treatment of Black and brown people.

- Wants to expand STI testing services in Omaha by extending clinic hours and increasing access to testing options.
- Will hold the Douglas County Sheriff's office responsible
​for the unjust treatment of Black and brown people.

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- A county commissioner is an elected official who serves on the county’s governing board and is responsible for setting policies and overseeing county operations.

- The county board of commissioners manages the county’s budget, approves spending, and allocates funding for public services such as roads, law enforcement, and infrastructure.

- Commissioners make decisions about taxes, public projects, and long-term planning that affect how the county operates.

- The board also oversees county departments and ensures that services are delivered effectively and in compliance with state laws.

- In Nebraska, counties typically have three or five commissioners, although the number may vary depending on population and voter decisions.

- Commissioners are elected by district, meaning each represents a specific geographic area within the county.

- County commissioners are elected to four-year terms in partisan elections. Candidates must be registered voters and residents of the district they represent.

An official who sets county policy and approves budgets.

Douglas County Commissioner, District 2, Democratic Primary

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