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Kleine, the incumbent since 2006, faces Danner, a longtime City of Omaha prosecutor, on the November ballot, per the Douglas County Election Commission's Notice of General Election.
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.
Top Priorities
- 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
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Makayla Danner has worked more than 20 years as a City of Omaha prosecutor focused on child abuse, neglect and youth crime cases, per the Nebraska Examiner. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha, per her campaign site, which also lists an endorsement from Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr.
Top Priorities
- Prioritizing prosecution of violent offenders while expanding diversion programming for appropriate nonviolent offenders
- Supporting expanded drug courts and mental-health diversion
Per the campaign site.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Douglas County Attorney in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Douglas County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Donald W. Kleine and Makayla Danner. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Douglas County Attorney election in Nebraska?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Nebraska are on the Nebraska election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Douglas County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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