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Douglas County election commissioner outlines early‑voting dates, ADA access and staffing plans ahead of May 12 primary

Douglas County Board of Commissioners (and Board of Equalization) · February 4, 2026
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Summary

New Douglas County Election Commissioner Danielle Jensen pledged transparency, listed deadlines and early‑voting milestones for the May 12 primary, and said the office will expand in‑person voting stations and improve ADA access.

Danielle Jensen, who began her term Jan. 10 as Douglas County Election Commissioner, introduced herself to the Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 and outlined preparations for the May 12 primary.

Jensen said her goal is to "instill public trust, ensuring that elections are administered in a secure and accurate manner," and pledged to continue the transparency practiced by her predecessor. She named her senior staff — Chief Deputy Chris Carruthers and election managers Justin Kessler and Brandon Olson — and said she has been "learning a lot from our staff" during recent elections.

Jensen detailed key dates for the primary: Feb. 4 — green early‑voting postcards will be mailed to those on the request list; Feb. 17 — filing deadline for incumbents; March 2 — filing deadline for nonincumbents; April 6 — first day ballots may be mailed and agents may pick up ballots; April 13 — first day of in‑person early voting. She clarified that being on the postcard list does not automatically result in a mailed ballot; the recipient must return the postcard to request the early ballot.

She said the office is finalizing additional space with Public Property staff to improve operations, expand in‑person early‑voting stations from 9 to about 14, and create separate ADA entrances, counters and an ADA room to improve accessibility. Jensen said she will meet individually with commissioners to share legislative items and fiscal notes and to answer questions about election administration.

Commissioners welcomed Jensen and asked that any pending legislation and fiscal notes be shared with the board. Two public commenters spoke after the presentation: Larry Storer criticized appointed election officials and referenced claims about a "probable stolen election," while Mary Lee Moulton, representing the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha, welcomed Jensen and commended her transparency pledge.

Jensen did not propose any county policy changes at the presentation; she described operational steps the office plans to take ahead of the May primary.