Rick Vest
Democratic · NE · Lancaster County Commissioner, District 5
Democratic incumbent Lancaster County Commissioner for District 5, Nebraska, elected in 2018 and 2022.
Where Rick Vest stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
A report on Lancaster County's February 2021 wind-turbine vote states that Rick Vest joined the board majority approving reduced setbacks and other rule changes to facilitate wind-energy development.
February 18, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: wind-watch.org · researched August 11, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Won election as Lancaster County commissioner for District 5 in November 2018 and again in November 2022, serving a term that runs through 2026.
August 10, 2026
Source: lancaster.ne.gov · researched August 11, 2026
Track record — Other records
Other records · 1 record
Lancaster County Board of Corrections minutes record Rick Vest serving as vice chair, moving to approve prior minutes, asking about the Public Safety Assessment tool, and voting yes on adjournment; the adjournment vote carried 5-0.
February 15, 2024
Source: lancaster.ne.gov · researched August 11, 2026
Race Rick Vest is in:
- County Commissioner - District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Lancaster County, Nebraska · incumbent
Profile last researched August 11, 2026.