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Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Lancaster County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Hansen. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Clerk Matt Hansen (D) filed unopposed.

What this office does

County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.

This race. Every voter in Lancaster County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Matt Hansen, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matt Hansen

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Matt Hansen has served as Lancaster County Clerk since 2023, after two terms as a Nebraska State Senator representing District 26, per his campaign site. In the Legislature he chaired the Business and Labor Committee and served as vice chair of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, per his campaign site. A Lincoln native, he holds a BA in political science and psychology, a JD from the University of Nebraska College of Law, and a master's in public administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lancaster County Clerk in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Lancaster County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Hansen. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lancaster County Clerk 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?

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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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Lancaster County EngineerLancaster County Commissioner, District 1Lancaster County Commissioner, District 5See all 19 Lancaster County races
Candidate profiles
Matt Hansen, full profileOfficial Nebraska election office