Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds

Nolte and Johns are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lancaster County election filings.

About this race

Incumbent Assessor/Register of Deeds Dan Nolte (D) faces Republican Tim Johns. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

Register of deeds or recorder. The register of deeds records and preserves land records: deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and, in some counties, vital records. Anyone buying, selling or borrowing against property depends on those records being accurate and searchable. The office is administrative; it does not set fees or property values.

This race. Every voter in Lancaster County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Dan Nolte, is on the ballot.

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Dan Nolte

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Dan Nolte is the incumbent Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds, per the county's official list of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

Tim Johns

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Fairness in the property assessment process
Transparency in how the Assessor/Register of Deeds office operates
Responsive service to Lancaster County residents

Biography

Johns has worked in the Lancaster County Assessor's office for 16 years, per the Lincoln Journal Star voter's guide. Johns describes himself on his campaign site as a lifelong Nebraskan and a father and grandfather.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Nolte and Tim Johns. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds 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 Lancaster 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lancaster County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Lancaster County Commissioner, District 3 Lancaster County Clerk Lancaster County Public Defender See all 19 Lancaster County races

Candidate profiles

Dan Nolte, full profile Tim Johns, full profile Official Nebraska election office