Daniel J. Schleusener
Republican · NE
Daniel J. Schleusener is Buffalo County's chief deputy sheriff and has 24 years in public safety, 18 of them in the county. He wants to build closer ties with communities across the county and to recruit and keep strong staff.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received endorsements from Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Sheriff Neil Miller in the 2026 Buffalo County sheriff race. Former Kearney Police Chief Bryan Waugh and former state Sen. John Lowe also endorsed him.
October 10, 2025
Source: ruralradio.com
Testified in federal court about a traffic stop he made as a Buffalo County sheriff's sergeant. A federal judge found his stop was lawful and recommended denying the defendant's request to throw out the evidence.
November 18, 2017
Source: govinfo.gov
Became Buffalo County's chief deputy sheriff after serving as a sheriff's sergeant. The job had been empty for four years.
September 26, 2017
Source: kearneyhub.com
Past race Daniel J. Schleusener ran in:
- Buffalo County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Buffalo County, Nebraska