Douglas County, Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature District 18

2 candidates are tracked for Nebraska Legislature District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Taylor Royal and Jess Goldoni. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Taylor Royal, Jess Goldoni are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nebraska Legislature District 18, having advanced from the May 12, 2026 nonpartisan primary. The state's list marks no incumbent for this seat. Nebraska's Legislature is unicameral and officially nonpartisan; only 25 of the 49 districts are up in 2026.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Taylor Royal

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Reduce and cap property taxes while reforming the valuation system
Support term limits and withhold legislator pay until the state budget is balanced
Back schools, expand vocational trade programs and increase teacher compensation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Taylor Royal is a financial planner and partner at Royal Wealth Partners who previously ran for Omaha mayor and state treasurer, per the Nebraska Examiner. His campaign site lists tax relief, government reform, education and workforce, economic growth and public safety as priorities.

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Jess Goldoni

Nonpartisan

Biography

Jess Goldoni has spent 20 years building businesses as a marketer across several industries, per the Nebraska Examiner. She co-founded Nebrask.ai, a firm that teaches businesses to use artificial intelligence, per the Nebraska Examiner. Her campaign page confirms her candidacy for the District 18 seat.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nebraska Legislature District 18 in 2026?

When is the Nebraska Legislature District 18 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 Douglas County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Douglas County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Taylor Royal, full profile Jess Goldoni, full profile Official Nebraska election office