Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court

2 candidates are tracked for Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Landon Parks and Kristen Anderson. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat: incumbent Clerk of the District Court Troy Hawk (R) does not appear on the November 2026 candidate list. Republican Landon Parks faces Democrat Kristen Anderson.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

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Landon Parks

Republican

Top priorities

Increase transparency and accountability in the clerk of the district court's office
Continue modernizing technology and streamlining business processes
Ensure accurate and secure management of court records while using taxpayer dollars responsibly

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Parks has spent more than 20 years working in Nebraska's criminal justice system, including leadership positions with Lancaster County Community Corrections, per his campaign site. Parks currently works with the Nebraska Crime Commission and is making his first run for public office.

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Kristen Anderson

Democratic

Biography

Kristen Anderson has more than three decades of experience in government, nonprofit and association work, per her campaign site. She most recently served as Chief Deputy Treasurer for Lancaster County, managing a team of 40 employees, per her campaign site. Earlier in her career she worked for U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, was a Realtor, and served as Governmental Affairs Director for the Nebraska Realtors Association, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court in 2026?

When is the Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court 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.

Verify this race

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 Clerk Lancaster County Public Defender Lancaster County Engineer See all 19 Lancaster County races

Candidate profiles

Landon Parks, full profile Kristen Anderson, full profile Official Nebraska election office