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York Today
By the People, for the People
Today is Last Day for Non-Incumbents to File for Primary Election
Candidates have until the end of the business day to file for local offices in Nebraska's York County
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Today, March 2, 2026, is the final day for non-incumbents to file their candidacies for the upcoming Primary Election in May. Individuals seeking to run for local offices such as county, city, or school board positions in York County, Nebraska must submit their filings by the close of business today. The York County Clerk's office will assist with these local candidate filings, while those running for higher state offices must file with the Nebraska Secretary of State.
Why it matters
The Primary Election will determine the candidates who will advance to the General Election in November, making today's filing deadline a critical step in the electoral process. The outcome of these local races could have significant impacts on the community, from county leadership to school board policies.
The details
A number of key local positions are up for election this year, including three county commissioner seats, all elected county officials, numerous school board seats, and several city council seats in York and Henderson. As of February 27th, several incumbents have already filed to run for reelection, while some seats will see new non-incumbent candidates vying for the positions.
- Today, March 2, 2026 is the last day for non-incumbents to file their candidacies for the Primary Election.
The players
Daniel Grotz
York County Commissioner seeking reelection in District 1.
Andy Bowman
York County Commissioner seeking reelection in District 3.
Willard Peterson
Candidate filing to run for York County Commissioner in District 3.
Randy Obermier
York County Commissioner seeking reelection in District 4.
Kurt Bulgrin
York County Assessor seeking reelection.
What they’re saying
“Today is the last day for non-incumbents to file their candidacies if they want to run for offices being considered during the Primary Election in May.”
— Melanie Wilkinson, Author (justmelaniew.com)
What’s next
The York County Clerk/Election Office will assist interested persons with filing their candidacies for local offices by the end of the business day today. Those seeking higher state offices must file with the Nebraska Secretary of State.
The takeaway
Today's filing deadline is a critical step in the electoral process, as it will determine the candidates who will advance to the General Election in November. The outcome of these local races could have significant impacts on the York County community.
