Douglas County, Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature District 6

2 candidates are tracked for Nebraska Legislature District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Patrick Leahy and Nate Ostdiek. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Patrick Leahy, Nate Ostdiek are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nebraska Legislature District 6, 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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Patrick Leahy

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Make Nebraska more attractive to young workers through affordable housing, improved schools and dynamic communities.
Expand affordable childcare options.
Target property tax relief toward the middle class while opposing new consumption taxes.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Patrick Leahy is the CEO of Firstar Fiber and a U.S. Army Reserve officer, per the Omaha World-Herald. He served on the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board from 2013 to 2021 and holds two degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, per the Omaha World-Herald. His campaign site lists workforce shortage, childcare affordability and property tax relief as priorities.

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Nate Ostdiek

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Focus on getting money out of politics
Focus on lowering prices for Nebraskans

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nate Ostdiek is a graduate assistant working on master's degrees in history and government, per the Omaha World-Herald. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, per the Omaha World-Herald.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nebraska Legislature District 6 in 2026?

When is the Nebraska Legislature District 6 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

Patrick Leahy, full profile Nate Ostdiek, full profile Official Nebraska election office