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Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County Attorney

2 candidates are tracked for Lancaster County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pat Condon and Randall Ritnour. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent County Attorney Pat Condon (R) faces Democrat Randall Ritnour. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Every voter in Lancaster County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Pat Condon, is on the ballot.

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Pat Condon

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Pat Condon has worked in criminal prosecution for more than 38 years and is seeking another term as Lancaster County Attorney, per his campaign site. He has been named Nebraska Prosecutor of the Year twice and created a public dashboard reporting case data for the office, per his campaign site.

Randall Ritnour

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Aggressive prosecution of violent and serious offenders with victim support
  • Addressing jail overcrowding by expanding problem-solving courts for mental illness and substance abuse
  • Balancing accountability with educational and employment opportunities for non-violent youth offenders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Randall Ritnour is a trial attorney with more than 34 years of experience in criminal law who previously served as county attorney in Gage and Johnson counties, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lancaster County Attorney in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Lancaster County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pat Condon and Randall Ritnour. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lancaster County Attorney 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 Lancaster County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Lancaster County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot
Lancaster County Assessor/Register of DeedsLancaster County Clerk of the District CourtLancaster County Commissioner, District 3See all 19 Lancaster County races
Candidate profiles
Pat Condon, full profileRandall Ritnour, full profileOfficial Nebraska election office