Douglas County, Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Nebraska Legislature District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Livingston and Erin Feichtinger. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Josh Livingston, Erin Feichtinger are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nebraska Legislature District 8, 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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Josh Livingston

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Ensure working families receive fair treatment and access to benefits such as child support.
Protect access to reproductive healthcare, citing his advocacy alongside doctors at the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Help families navigate government bureaucracy to access needed resources.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Livingston is a family law attorney specializing in custody and divorce cases who previously served as a deputy county attorney working to ensure parents received child support and benefits, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Creighton Law School, per the campaign site.

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Erin Feichtinger

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Advocate for fair wages, affordable childcare and food security.
Support strong public education and well-resourced teachers.
Expand affordable housing options.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Erin Feichtinger is a policy consultant and program coordinator for Omaha Girls Rock, per the Omaha World-Herald. She served on the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors from 2018 to 2022, per the Omaha World-Herald. Her campaign site lists economic security, public schools, affordable housing and protecting rights among her priorities.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nebraska Legislature District 8 in 2026?

When is the Nebraska Legislature District 8 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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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

Josh Livingston, full profile Erin Feichtinger, full profile Official Nebraska election office