2026 Nebraska General Election

2026 Nebraska Primary Election

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Dave Wieting is from Roca, Nebraska. He earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural education from the University of Nebraska and his master's degree from Doane University. He has volunteered as a firefighter, with the Scouts, youth sports, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He currently lives in Lancaster County, Nebraska. 

Dave is a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard. He has served there for more than 27 years. He previously owned and operated a small business.

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Dave previously worked as a government accounts manager at AKRS Equipment Solutions and was a small business owner. He served in the Nebraska Air National Guard for over 27 years and served in the U.S. military. 

Dave Wieting's campaign for Lancaster County Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Dave's campaign for Lancaster County Commissioner to represent District 3 is his first run for public office. 

As of March 25, 2026, Dave Wieting’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports law enforcement, fire and rescue services, and first responders to ensure community safety.

Promises to strengthen mental health resources.

- Supports law enforcement, fire and rescue services, and first responders to ensure community safety.
- Promises to strengthen mental health resources.

Public Safety

Prioritizes responsible planning and long-term solutions for safe, well-maintained roads and bridges essential to the economy and daily life.

- Prioritizes responsible planning and long-term solutions for safe, well-maintained roads and bridges essential to the economy and daily life.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Dave Wieting

Dave previously worked as a government accounts manager at AKRS Equipment Solutions and was a small business owner. He served in the Nebraska Air National Guard for over 27 years and a U.S, veteran. 

Dave's campaign for Lancaster County Commissioner, District 3, is his first campaign for public office. 

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Matt is from Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Grand Island Senior High, John Brown University, and the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership. He has a bachelor’s degree in middle school mathematics and science from John Brown University and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and leadership from the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership. He lives with his wife, Kristin, and their four children in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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District 3 - Matt Schulte | Lancaster County, NE

Matt is the executive director of the Lincoln chapter of Campus Life. He has held this position since 2011, leading the organization’s work with local teens and schools. He also founded and operates a small business, Nonprofit Shared Services, which provides support services to mission-driven organizations.

Wants to keep a watchful eye on taxation.

- Wants to keep a watchful eye on taxation.

As of March 25, 2026, Matt Schulte’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the justice system and peace officers.

- Supports the justice system and peace officers.

Supports investments in infrastructure, specifically focusing on roads and bridges.

- Supports investments in infrastructure, specifically focusing on roads and bridges.

Matt Schulte

Mauricio Mendez

- 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.

Lancaster County Commissioner, District 3, Republican Primary

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