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Lincoln County, Nebraska

Lincoln County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Lincoln County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerome J. Kramer. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jerome J. Kramer is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Lincoln County Clerk's official candidate list. The Sheriff's Office website does not name the sitting sheriff, so incumbency could not be confirmed from an official source.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Lincoln County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jerome J. Kramer

Republican

Biography

Jerome J. Kramer is the Republican candidate for Lincoln County Sheriff and the sitting sheriff, seeking a sixth term, per the North Platte Telegraph. He began his career as a detention officer in October 1981, rose to sergeant while serving as a deputy sheriff, and took office as sheriff on August 3, 2006, per the same source. He received the North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corporation's 2025 Professional of the Year award, per the North Platte Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lincoln County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Lincoln County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerome J. Kramer. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lincoln County Sheriff 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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Candidate roster from official Lincoln County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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