U.S. Senate
Pete Ricketts
69.0%8,572
Dan Osborn
25.9%3,217
Robin Richards
2.2%268
Mike Marvin
1.7%216
1 more candidate on the race page.
Statewide: Pete Ricketts wins. Called.
Platte County, Nebraska
2026 election results. Jim Pillen (R) has 70% of the vote for governor in Platte County, with about 100% of the expected vote counted. The margin is 9.4 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Below are also 36 local contests from the state's own results.
2026 results in Platte County
Governor
Jim Pillen
70.2%8,746
Lynne Walz
23.7%2,955
Brett Lindstrom
4.2%523
Rick Beard
1.9%240
Statewide: Jim Pillen wins. Called.
U.S. House: Nebraska 1st District
Mike Flood
74.4%9,264
Chris Backemeyer
22.5%2,806
Dan Hartong
1.7%213
Nik Sandman
1.4%173
Whole district: Mike Flood wins. Called.
The leader in Platte County is only who has the most votes counted here. Races are won statewide or district-wide, and only the race pages report calls. Last vote update here Nov 12, 2:45 PM.
36 local contests in Platte County
School boards, judges and other local offices on Platte County's ballots, from Nebraska's official results file. Names are as the state prints them. "Ahead" describes the current count; it isn't a race call, and we don't call measures.
Schools
Central Community College For Board of Governors - District 05
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Aerni | 9,181 | 100.0% |
Linda Aerni is unopposed. The contest crosses into 4 other counties; across all of them: Linda Aerni 15,655 (100.0%).
Judges
Judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court Shall Judge Dirk V. Block be retained in office? - 6 Year Term
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7,311 | 78.5% |
| No | 1,999 | 21.5% |
Yes ahead with 78.5% in Platte County. The contest crosses into 92 other counties; across all of them: Yes 414,572 (71.5%), No 165,568 (28.5%).
Judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court Shall Judge Thomas E. Stine be retained in office? - 6 Year Term
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7,377 | 79.2% |
| No | 1,943 | 20.8% |
Yes ahead with 79.2% in Platte County. The contest crosses into 92 other counties; across all of them: Yes 413,916 (71.9%), No 161,903 (28.1%).
Judge of the County Court - District 05 Shall Judge Denise Kracl be retained in office? - 6 Year Term
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7,838 | 80.7% |
| No | 1,875 | 19.3% |
Yes ahead with 80.7% in Platte County. The contest crosses into 10 other counties; across all of them: Yes 32,184 (75.9%), No 10,208 (24.1%).
Other local offices
Central Platte Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - At Large
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Keith A. Ostermeier | 114 | 100.0% |
Keith A. Ostermeier is unopposed. The contest crosses into 10 other counties; across all of them: Keith A. Ostermeier 32,095 (100.0%).
Central Platte Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 09
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Kyes | 116 | 100.0% |
Amy Kyes is unopposed. The contest crosses into 5 other counties; across all of them: Amy Kyes 3,995 (100.0%).
Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - At Large
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| James G. Aschoff | 384 | 72.5% |
| Layne Roth | 146 | 27.5% |
James G. Aschoff ahead in Platte County. The contest crosses into 14 other counties; across all of them: James G. Aschoff 15,327 (59.8%), Layne Roth 10,301 (40.2%).
Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 04
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Scheer | 454 | 100.0% |
Todd Scheer is unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Todd Scheer 3,881 (100.0%).
Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 06
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Burenheide | 126 | 100.0% |
Mark Burenheide is unopposed. The contest crosses into 3 other counties; across all of them: Mark Burenheide 3,841 (100.0%).
Lower Loup Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - At Large
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy J. Eschliman | 6,961 | 100.0% |
Jeremy J. Eschliman is unopposed. The contest crosses into 15 other counties; across all of them: Jeremy J. Eschliman 18,859 (100.0%).
Lower Loup Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 06
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Daniels | 210 | 70.9% |
| Robert Ita | 86 | 29.1% |
Andy Daniels ahead in Platte County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Andy Daniels 1,164 (55.9%), Robert Ita 920 (44.1%).
Lower Loup Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 07
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gary A. Kruse | 1,975 | 100.0% |
Gary A. Kruse is unopposed.
Lower Loup Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 08
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brad S. Luchsinger | 1,575 | 100.0% |
Brad S. Luchsinger is unopposed.
Lower Loup Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 09
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Justin King | 1,575 | 100.0% |
Justin King is unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Justin King 1,620 (100.0%).
Lower Loup Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 10
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colton R. DeBower | 2,092 | 100.0% |
Colton R. DeBower is unopposed.
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - 2 Year Term - Subdistrict 01
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David R. Poppe | 817 | 100.0% |
David R. Poppe is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: David R. Poppe 15,800 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - At Large
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas McKnight | 757 | 100.0% |
Thomas McKnight is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Thomas McKnight 15,484 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 01
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lon Olson | 887 | 100.0% |
Lon Olson is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Lon Olson 16,121 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 02
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| John J. Goldsberry | 797 | 100.0% |
John J. Goldsberry is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: John J. Goldsberry 15,611 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 03
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David W. Saalfeld | 821 | 100.0% |
David W. Saalfeld is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: David W. Saalfeld 15,645 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 04
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chris D. Yosten | 803 | 100.0% |
Chris D. Yosten is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Chris D. Yosten 15,456 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 05
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Seier | 839 | 100.0% |
Mark Seier is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Mark Seier 15,368 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 06
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan J. Sabata | 803 | 100.0% |
Ryan J. Sabata is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Ryan J. Sabata 15,741 (100.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 07
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dustin Woita | 428 | 54.5% |
| Allie Bush | 357 | 45.5% |
Dustin Woita ahead in Platte County. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Dustin Woita 8,927 (53.0%), Allie Bush 7,908 (47.0%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 08
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Johnson | 584 | 77.5% |
| Marlin Fujan | 170 | 22.5% |
Jerry Johnson ahead in Platte County. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Jerry Johnson 8,871 (54.2%), Marlin Fujan 7,511 (45.8%).
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District For Board of Directors - Subdistrict 09
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Larissa Schultz | 742 | 100.0% |
Larissa Schultz is unopposed. The contest crosses into 6 other counties; across all of them: Larissa Schultz 14,980 (100.0%).
Cornhusker Public Power District - 6 Year Term - Subdivision 05
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Pfeifer | 471 | 100.0% |
Glen Pfeifer is unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Glen Pfeifer 473 (100.0%).
Elkhorn Rural Public Power District - 6 Year Term - Subdivision 01
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| James Geyer | 12 | 100.0% |
James Geyer is unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: James Geyer 1,099 (100.0%).
Loup River Public Power District - 6 Year Term - Subdivision 05
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Schultz | 137 | 100.0% |
Dana Schultz is unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Dana Schultz 883 (100.0%).
Loup River Public Power District - 6 Year Term - Subdivision 08
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steven T. Otten | 3,441 | 51.6% |
| Dick Tooley | 3,232 | 48.4% |
Steven T. Otten ahead in Platte County.
Loup River Public Power District - 6 Year Term - Subdivision 09
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Aerni | 5,784 | 100.0% |
Richard Aerni is unopposed.
Nebraska Public Power District - 6 Year Term - Subdivision 09
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry L. Chlopek | 5,981 | 63.9% |
| Mike Ebel | 3,386 | 36.1% |
Jerry L. Chlopek ahead in Platte County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Jerry L. Chlopek 7,671 (57.6%), Mike Ebel 5,658 (42.4%).
Educational Service Unit No. 7 - District 03
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Blaser | 634 | 100.0% |
Amy Blaser is unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Amy Blaser 1,595 (100.0%).
Educational Service Unit No. 7 - District 05
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steven P. Heinisch | 1,468 | 100.0% |
Steven P. Heinisch is unopposed.
Educational Service Unit No. 7 - District 07
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| April Emeigh | 952 | 100.0% |
April Emeigh is unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: April Emeigh 974 (100.0%).
Educational Service Unit No. 8 - District 03
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Arehart | 95 | 100.0% |
Gary Arehart is unopposed. The contest crosses into 3 other counties; across all of them: Gary Arehart 1,944 (100.0%).
Nebraska's official results, these figures first read Nov 13, 5:23 PM. Unofficial until certified.
Compared with 2024
| Race | Margin | 2024 president | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE Governor | R +49.5 | R +58.9 | D +9.4 |
| NE-01 | R +53.5 | R +58.9 | D +5.4 |
Margins compare the Democrat and the Republican only. The 2024 column is the presidential margin in the same places as each race's votes here. Shift is this year's margin minus it, shown once at least 90% of the expected vote is counted. A dash means there's no 2024 figure for those exact places.
How Platte County has voted for president
| Year | Democrat | Share | Republican | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kamala Harris | 20.3% | Donald Trump | 78.3% | R +58.0 |
| 2020 | Joe Biden | 20.8% | Donald Trump | 77.8% | R +57.0 |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | 18.3% | Donald Trump | 76.0% | R +57.6 |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | 23.4% | Mitt Romney | 74.7% | R +51.3 |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | 28.3% | John McCain | 69.8% | R +41.6 |
| 2004 | John Kerry | 19.0% | George W. Bush | 79.6% | R +60.6 |
| 2000 | Al Gore | 20.3% | George W. Bush | 76.7% | R +56.4 |
Shares are of all presidential votes, and the margin is the Democrat's share minus the Republican's. Since 2000, the presidential margin here has moved R +1.7.
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Sources & scope
Votes for 2026 come from the count this site reads, by county. They're unofficial until Nebraska certifies them. Past presidential votes are from MEDSL and VEST, via Polling Forecast. Nebraska's own results, deadlines and offices are on the state page.