Ben T. Houchin
Republican · NE
Ben T. Houchin is the Republican candidate for Lancaster County Sheriff in the 2026 general election; official county materials identify him as the current chief deputy sheriff.
Where Ben T. Houchin stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Helped start three units at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office in Nebraska: one that handles digital evidence, one that tracks down fugitives, and one that stops criminal activity on the highways. The sheriff promoted him to chief deputy in October 2020, after 27 years at the office.
October 2, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: 1011now.com · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Received an endorsement from Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner for the 2026 sheriff election.
June 18, 2025
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com · researched August 9, 2026
Was promoted to chief deputy of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office in October 2020.
October 1, 2020
Source: lancaster.ne.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Served as president of the Nebraska chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates from 2013 to 2015.
January 1, 2013
Source: lancaster.ne.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Was promoted to captain in the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office in February 2005.
February 1, 2005
Source: lancaster.ne.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Was promoted to sergeant in the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office in June 2000.
June 1, 2000
Source: lancaster.ne.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Race Ben T. Houchin is in:
- County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Lancaster County, Nebraska
Profile last researched August 5, 2026.