Schleusener was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Buffalo County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Nebraska certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 23. Official results: electionresults.nebraska.gov.
Schleusener is unopposed on the November ballot, per the Buffalo County Election Commission's 2026 General Election Candidates list, which marks him a non-incumbent (open seat).
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
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Daniel Schleusener serves as chief deputy of the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, with 24 years in public safety including 18 years serving Buffalo County, per the Kearney Hub. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for Buffalo County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate was tracked for Buffalo County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel J. Schleusener. Candidate information follows official Buffalo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Buffalo County Sheriff election in Nebraska?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Nebraska certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 23. Official results: https://electionresults.nebraska.gov/. Voting rules for Nebraska are on the Nebraska election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Buffalo County ballot?
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Who won the Buffalo County Sheriff race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Nebraska certifies on November 30. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Buffalo County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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