Omaha Public Power District (6-year term), Subdivision 1 (Douglas County)

What this office does

Elected board of a publicly owned utility district that supplies electricity (and in some districts water or natural gas) to its area. The board, chosen by the district's voters, sets the rates customers pay and manages the district's finances and operations.

Candidates

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• Omaha Public Power District (6-year term), Subdivision 2
• Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board of Directors, Subdistrict 2
• Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board of Directors, Subdistrict 4
• Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board of Directors, Subdistrict 6
• Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors, District 1
• Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors, District 3
• Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors, District 5
• Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors, District 7

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:15 a.m. ET, with 234 of 234 precincts reporting: Sara Kohen 21,745 (60.7%), Christian Mapes 14,089 (39.3%). From the official election results site (electionresults.nebraska.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Omaha Public Power District (6-year term), Subdivision 1 (Douglas County) in 2026?

Christian Mapes and Sara Kohen.

What does this office do?

Elected board of a publicly owned utility district that supplies electricity (and in some districts water or natural gas) to its area. The board, chosen by the district's voters, sets the rates customers pay and manages the district's finances and operations.

Who should I vote for in the Omaha Public Power District (6-year term), Subdivision 1 (Douglas County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.