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Source: Ballotpedia, Merrick County, Nebraska, elections, 2026 (secondary source, not the official ballot) (accessed Oct 19, 2026). Names are shown as listed by the source. Which district races you see depends on where you live; check yours at Nebraska VoterView (Secretary of State).
| Office | Candidates |
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| Schools, colleges & special districts |
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| Northwest Public Schools, At-large Vote for 3 | Michael Glandt, Brady Kayl, Dan Leiser, Todd Mader |
| Twin River Public Schools, At-large Vote for 3 | Zach Czarnick, Michael Jacobi, Amber Miller, John D. Nelson |
| Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 6 | Andy Daniels vs. Robert Ita |
| City & town offices |
|---|
| Village of Palmer Board of Trustees Vote for 2 | Michelle Halpine, Michael Thompson, Brittany Williams |
| Silver Creek Township Township Board Vote for 2 | Bethany Gifford, Ron Luellen, Travis Vanek |
Also on every Merrick County ballot: U.S. Senate, Governor, the other statewide offices, your U.S. House district, your nonpartisan Legislature district, the University Board of Regents and State Board of Education districts, judicial retention and any statewide measures.
Party labels are as listed by Ballotpedia (R = Republican, D = Democrat). Nebraska county offices are partisan; school, city, village, natural resources district and judicial retention races are nonpartisan. Party nominees were chosen in the May 12 primary; only races on the Nov 3 ballot are listed.
This list comes from Ballotpedia, a secondary source, not the official ballot, and Ballotpedia notes its local lists may be incomplete. Your exact ballot: Nebraska VoterView (Secretary of State).
Unopposed
One candidate per seat on the list (write-ins may still be possible).
County offices
- Merrick County Assessor: Jennifer Myers (R)
- Merrick County Attorney: Aaron Kunz (R)
- Merrick County Clerk: Trisha L. Strobel (R)
- Merrick County Sheriff: John Westman (R)
- Merrick County Supervisor District 1: Dennis E. Jarecke (R)
- Merrick County Supervisor District 3: Edward Dexter (R)
- Merrick County Supervisor District 5: Jan Placke (R)
- Merrick County Supervisor District 7: Tom Weller (R)
- Merrick County Surveyor: Jamie L. Blodgett
- Merrick County Treasurer: Sara Dexter (R)
Courts & justices of the peace
- Merrick County Clerk of the District Court: Erin Fousek (R)
Schools, colleges & special districts
- Central City Public Schools, At-large: Aaron Heins, Charles Homolka, Brent Kennedy
- Fullerton Public Schools, At-large: Angie J. Herman, Beth Sonderup, Jennifer Wood
- High Plains Community Schools, At-large: Shane Van Pelt
- Palmer Public Schools, At-large: Reed G. Johnston, Heather Shotkoski, Justin Valasek
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors At-large: Keith A. Ostermeier
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 1: Brian D. Keiser
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 2: Thomas R. Downey
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 3: Luke Ourada
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 4: Lon Bohn
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 5: Deborah VanMatre
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 6: Jerry Milner
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 7: Ed Stoltenberg
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 8: Kevin Werner
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 9: Amy Kyes
- Central Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 10: Charles R. Maser
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors At-large: Jeremy J. Eschliman
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 1: Tim Bartak
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 2: Henry Thoene
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 4: Rick D. Vlach
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 5: Tom Knutson
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 7: Gary A. Kruse
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 8: Brad S. Luchsinger
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 9: Justin King
- Lower Loup Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 10: Colton R. DeBower
- Educational Service Unit 10 District 3: Kay Grimminger
- Educational Service Unit 10 District 5: Marilyn Bohn
- Educational Service Unit 10 District 7: Ronald H. Tuttle
- Educational Service Unit 10 District 9: Karen K. Harmoney
- Educational Service Unit 7 District 3: Amy Blaser
- Educational Service Unit 7 District 5: Steven P. Heinisch
- Educational Service Unit 7 District 7: April Emeigh
- Educational Service Unit 7 District 9: John Sayer
- Educational Service Unit 7 District 11: Donald Graff
- Nebraska Public Power District Subdivision 7: Wayne Williams
City & town offices
- Central City City Council Ward 1: Andrew Pearson
- Central City City Council Ward 2: Chris Fasbender, Ryan Grigsby
- Mayor of Central City: Tim Bolling
- Village of Chapman Board of Trustees: Christopher L. Killin, Chris D. Moser, Carol Quandt
- Chapman Township Township Board: Pamela Ogden, Bradley Rice
- Village of Clarks Board of Trustees: Donn Glynn, Tracy Sharman
Judges on the retention ballot
Yes or no on keeping each judge in office.
Nebraska 5th Judicial District County Court
Denise Kracl
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