Lancaster County SheriffTuesday, November 3, 2026
Ben T. Houchin
Republican
- Running for
- Lancaster County Sheriff
- Party on ballot
- Republican
- Incumbent
- No
- Occupation
- Chief Deputy, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
Source: 1011now.com - Prior offices
- Lancaster County Sheriff's Office since 1993: sergeant 2000, captain 2005, chief deputy 2020 (appointed ranks, not elected office) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
- Campaign money
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In their own words
Public safety
"My top priorities are being responsive to public safety needs"
Source: nebraskaexaminer.comNo public statement found on: Taxes and budget, Economy and jobs, Education, Health care, Agriculture and water, Energy and utilities, Elections and government, Housing and cost of living, Immigration, Abortion.
Endorsements they list
Sheriff Terry Wagner (listed on campaign site; also reported by Nebraska Examiner, 2025)
Source: houchinforsheriff.comThe Nebraska Attorney General (listed on campaign site)
Source: houchinforsheriff.com"Police chiefs and sheriffs across Nebraska" (listed on campaign site, unnamed)
Source: houchinforsheriff.com