Madison County, Nebraska

Madison County Public Defender

Headley was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Madison 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.

About this race

Matthew Headley, the sitting Public Defender, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Madison County Clerk's certified Notice of General Election.

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Next · Nov 30

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Madison County Public Defender

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Matthew Headley

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Matthew Headley serves as Madison County Public Defender, per the Madison County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Madison County Public Defender in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Madison County Public Defender on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Headley. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Madison County Public Defender 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.

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Who won the Madison County Public Defender race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Nebraska certifies on November 30. We do not call races.

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Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot

Madison County Attorney Madison County Clerk Madison County Clerk of the District Court See all 11 Madison County races

Candidate profiles

Matthew Headley, full profile Official Nebraska election office