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2026 Primary Election Results: Saunders County
Officials said turnout was about 35% as Douglas County’s primary began with only a few normal hiccups.
- On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Douglas County voters participated in the midterm primary election, which officials reported began smoothly despite minor "normal hiccups."
- Incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts secured his party's nomination with 79% of the vote, while Cindy Burbank won the Democratic nomination with an overwhelming majority.
- Secretary of State Bob Evans faces challenger Scott Peterson, who expressed concerns about ballot counting machines; Justin Wayne secured 62% in the Douglas County Treasurer race.
- Papillion Mayor Bob Stuby won his nonpartisan race with 41% of the vote, and 74% of La Vista voters approved continuing the city's economic development program.
- Statewide, Governor Jim Pillen and Lynn Walz appear poised to secure their respective party nominations for governor, setting up a consequential November general election matchup.
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