Candidates for State Trial Court Judge - Retention
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Rick SchreinerDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Julie D. SmithDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
George A. ThompsonDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Stefanie A. MartinezDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Michael A. SmithDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Ryan S. PostDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profile
Andrew R. JacobsenDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Kevin R. McManamanDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Susan I. StrongDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profileLori A. MaretDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030
- View profileDarla S. IdeusDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027
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Todd O. EnglemanDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profileTressa M. AliothDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030
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Timothy P. BurnsDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profileHoracio J. WheelockDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030
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J. Russell DerrDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profile
Leigh Ann RetelsdorfDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profileJeffrey J. LuxDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030
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Marlon A. PolkDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Duane C. DoughertyDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Rachel A. DaughertyDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profile
James C. SteckerDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profile
Geoffrey C. HallDistrict 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
James G. KubeDistrict 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profile
Mark D. KozisekDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
John H. MarshDistrict 9Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Derek C. WeimerDistrict 12Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profile
Andrea D. MillerDistrict 12Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Travis P. O'GormanDistrict 12Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027
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About State Trial Court Judge - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Trial Court Judge - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least thirty years of age, a citizen of the United States, engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years, which may include prior service as a judge, currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court; and on the effective date of appointment, a resident of the county court district to be served, and remains a resident of such district during the period of service.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee: 0; Signature Requirement: 0; Individual is required to submit an application and personal data sheet to the Judicial Nominating Commission prior to the deadline for applications stated in the published notice of the public hearing
- Filing period
- January 5, 2026 - August 1, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office
- Where to file
- 1221 N. Street Suite 103, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
- Filing phone
- 402-471-2554
- Step 3
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