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Mark Martinez

Democratic · Nebraska · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Douglas County Sheriff, Nebraska

Was Mark Martinez elected? The official answer comes November 30.

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Next · Nov 30
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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Douglas County Sheriff
Mark Martinez won the race for Douglas County Sheriff, KETV reported.KETV, “Nebraska 2026 midterm election results: Douglas County”, 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.

Biography

Mark Martinez served as U.S. Marshal for the District of Nebraska from 2010 to 2018, per the Nebraska Examiner. He previously spent 25 years with the Omaha Police Department, reaching the rank of deputy chief, before his marshal service, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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