What party is Richard Hardesty, Jr.?

Sheriff is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Richard Hardesty, Jr..

Where does Richard Hardesty, Jr. stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Richard Hardesty, Jr.. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Richard Hardesty, Jr.? Sheriff, Richardson County

Richard Hardesty, Jr. is the Sheriff, Richardson County.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
Sheriff · Richardson County Sheriff	Richard Hardesty, Jr. source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Richard Hardesty, Jr. stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess.

Quick answers

Who is Richard Hardesty, Jr.?: Richard Hardesty, Jr. is the Sheriff, Richardson County, in Richardson County, Nebraska. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Richard Hardesty, Jr.?: Sheriff is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Richard Hardesty, Jr..
Where does Richard Hardesty, Jr. stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Richard Hardesty, Jr.. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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