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Buffalo County, Nebraska

Buffalo County Public Defender

One candidate is tracked for Buffalo County Public Defender on the November 3, 2026 ballot: D. Brandon Brinegar. Candidate information follows official Buffalo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brinegar is unopposed on the November ballot, per the Buffalo County Election Commission's 2026 General Election Candidates list, which marks him a non-incumbent (open seat).

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D. Brandon Brinegar

Republican

Biography

D. Brandon Brinegar serves as chief deputy in the Buffalo County Public Defender's Office, per KSNB Local4. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Buffalo County Public Defender in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Buffalo County Public Defender on the November 3, 2026 ballot: D. Brandon Brinegar. Candidate information follows official Buffalo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Buffalo County Public Defender 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.

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