Democrat Mark Martinez can’t run for Douglas County sheriff, new election commissioner rules

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 14, 2026

Words: 466

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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OMAHA — Mark Martinez, the Democratic candidate for Douglas County sheriff, doesn’t qualify to run for the position, the county election commissioner announced late Friday afternoon.

The county’s new lead election official, Danielle Jensen, said she consulted with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office and Secretary of State’s Office and, after further review of a 2024 law, which requires a candidate for sheriff to possess a certificate or diploma from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training …

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