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Madison County, Nebraska

Madison County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Madison County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Eckstrom. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nathan Eckstrom is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Madison County Clerk's certified Notice of General Election. The sitting County Attorney, Joseph M. Smith, is a different person and does not appear on the 2026 general ballot for this office, per the county's website.

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 Madison County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Nathan Eckstrom

Republican

Top priorities
  • Offer legal training seminars for law enforcement on search warrants, Miranda rights and probable cause
  • Work to bring cases to a timely conclusion for victims and defendants
  • Use Nebraska's habitual criminal statutes to address repeat offenders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nathan Eckstrom appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Attorney, per the county election commissioner's official candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Madison County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Madison County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Eckstrom. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Nebraska election office, or see the full Madison County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Madison County Clerk of the District CourtMadison County TreasurerMadison County Register of DeedsSee all 11 Madison County races
Candidate profiles
Nathan Eckstrom, full profileOfficial Nebraska election office