Educational Service Unit No. 16, District 5 (Lincoln County)

What this office does

One of Nebraska's educational service units (ESUs), which provide shared services to member school districts, such as staff training, technology and instructional materials, so districts can get them at lower cost. ESUs do not regulate school districts.

Candidates

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Also on Lincoln County ballots

• Educational Service Unit No. 16, District 1
• Educational Service Unit No. 16, District 3
• Educational Service Unit No. 16, 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 24 of 24 precincts reporting: Cheryl Bales 706 (100.0%). 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 Educational Service Unit No. 16, District 5 (Lincoln County) in 2026?

Cheryl Bales.

What does this office do?

One of Nebraska's educational service units (ESUs), which provide shared services to member school districts, such as staff training, technology and instructional materials, so districts can get them at lower cost. ESUs do not regulate school districts.

Who should I vote for in the Educational Service Unit No. 16, District 5 (Lincoln County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

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.