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Sarpy County, Nebraska

University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2

See where Wolfe and Butler stand on schools and the budget. Names follow official Sarpy 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

Jill Wolfe and Elizabeth Butler are running for the open, nonpartisan University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2 seat, per the Nebraska Secretary of State's certified candidate list. This district covers only part of the county; the seat appears only on ballots inside the district.

What this office does

University regent or trustee. A university governing board sets tuition and fees, adopts the system budget, hires and evaluates the president or chancellor, approves new programs and campuses and oversees athletics and research policy. Members serve staggered terms and represent districts or the state at large.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2
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Jill Wolfe

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants the university system focused on outcomes and education rather than political agendas
  • Wants to fight for fiscal accountability and the free exchange of ideas on campus
Biography

Jill Wolfe, of Elkhorn, is a first generation college graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who began her career as a dietitian at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City and Columbus Community Hospital, per her campaign site. In 1987 she and her husband founded Midwest Medical Transport Company, an ambulance service, where she managed operations and also worked as a paramedic; the University of Nebraska gave the couple its Clarence E. Swanson Memorial Award in 2014 for service to Nebraskans, per the same source.

Elizabeth Butler

Nonpartisan

Biography

Elizabeth Butler is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2, per the state's official general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates were tracked for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jill Wolfe and Elizabeth Butler. Candidate information follows official Sarpy County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and the budget.

When is the University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2 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 Sarpy 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.

Who won the University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2 race?

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

Verify this race

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

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Nebraska Legislature District 36Sarpy County AssessorSarpy County AttorneySee all 12 Sarpy County races
Candidate profiles
Jill Wolfe, full profileElizabeth Butler, full profileOfficial Nebraska election office