County Sheriff
Lancaster County, Nebraska
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Republican
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.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Democratic
Jay Pitts is the Democratic candidate for Lancaster County Sheriff in the 2026 general election.
Source: lancaster.ne.gov