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Donald W. Kleine

Republican · Nebraska · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for Douglas County Attorney, Nebraska

Was Donald W. Kleine elected? The official answer comes November 30.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Douglas County Attorney
Makayla Danner led the race for Douglas County Attorney, WOWT 6 News reported.WOWT 6 News, “Election 2026: Kleine, Hanson fall behind in Douglas County Attorney, Sheriff races”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Nebraska certifies on November 30; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Prioritizing prosecution of violent crime while expanding diversion programs for addiction and mental illness
  • Continuing the office's problem-solving courts for people dealing with addiction
Biography

Don Kleine has served as Douglas County Attorney since 2006, per his campaign site. He previously served as chief of the Nebraska Attorney General's criminal bureau and as chief deputy to former Douglas County Attorney Jim Jansen, per the same source. His office established Nebraska's first problem-solving courts, per his campaign site.

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