Douglas County GOP challenges candidacy of Democrat Mark Martinez for sheriff

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 491

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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OMAHA — The Douglas County Republican Party has filed a complaint with county election officials questioning the sheriff’s candidacy of Democratic candidate Mark Martinez.

The county GOP released a statement Monday night that partly said, “Nebraska law requires candidates for sheriff to possess an active peace officer certificate. Martinez has not possessed an active peace officer certificate since 2009.”

Martinez campaign representatives said election officials told them he met the requirements to run for the …

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