One candidate is tracked for Buffalo County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shawn R. Eatherton. Candidate information follows official Buffalo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Eatherton, the incumbent, is unopposed on the November ballot, per the Buffalo County Election Commission's 2026 General Election Candidates list.
District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.
This race. Every voter in Buffalo County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Shawn R. Eatherton, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Shawn R. Eatherton is the sitting Buffalo County Attorney, per the county Election Commission's candidate list. He is unopposed for re-election. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for Buffalo County Attorney in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Buffalo County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shawn R. Eatherton. Candidate information follows official Buffalo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Buffalo County Attorney election in Nebraska?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Nebraska are on the Nebraska election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Buffalo County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Buffalo County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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