Douglas County, Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature District 36

2 candidates are tracked for Nebraska Legislature District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darin Tompkins and Rick Holdcroft. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Darin Tompkins, Rick Holdcroft are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nebraska Legislature District 36, having advanced from the May 12, 2026 nonpartisan primary. Rick Holdcroft is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's list. 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. The sitting officeholder, Rick Holdcroft, is on the ballot.

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Darin Tompkins

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Use business leadership experience to create jobs and attract investment to Nebraska communities
Reduce medical costs and expand affordable healthcare options, particularly in rural areas
Target property tax relief to help homeowners and working families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Darin Tompkins is a quality assurance manager who has led a Nebraska animal health vaccine manufacturing plant for 12 years, per the Nebraska Examiner. He holds degrees in biology and microbiology and has lived in Nebraska for more than 27 years, per the Nebraska Examiner. His campaign site lists economic development, healthcare access and property tax relief as priorities.

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Rick Holdcroft

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Rick Holdcroft is a retired U.S. naval officer and aerospace executive who was first elected to District 36 in 2022, per the Nebraska Legislature. He earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, per the Nebraska Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nebraska Legislature District 36 in 2026?

When is the Nebraska Legislature District 36 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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Douglas County Attorney Douglas County Clerk of the District Court Douglas County Commissioner - District 2 See all 21 Douglas County races

Candidate profiles

Darin Tompkins, full profile Rick Holdcroft, full profile Official Nebraska election office