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Douglas County introduces new election commissioner, outlines early‑voting and accessibility plans

Douglas County Board of Commissioners / Board of Equalization · February 9, 2026

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Danielle Jensen was introduced as Douglas County’s election commissioner and told commissioners she will prioritize transparency, expand early‑voting stations and improve ADA access ahead of the May 12 primary.

Danielle Jensen, whose term as Douglas County Election Commissioner began Jan. 10, introduced herself to the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 3 and outlined plans for the May 12 primary and improvements to the elections office.

Jensen said her priorities include maintaining transparency in election administration, continuing practices such as allowing media observation of early‑voting procedures, and ensuring secure and accurate elections. She listed upcoming dates for the primary: green early‑voting postcards mailed Feb. 4 (postcard recipients must return the form to receive a ballot), incumbent filing deadline Feb. 17, non‑incumbent filing deadline Mar. 2, first ballots mailed Apr. 6, and in‑person early voting beginning Apr. 13. Jensen said the office will allow agents (who may pick up up to two ballots) and encouraged voters to complete registration updates early.

Jensen also described facility and accessibility upgrades: the office is finalizing floor plans for additional space, increasing in‑person early‑voting stations from about nine to roughly 14, adding a separate ADA entrance and two ADA counters and creating a separate ADA room for early voting.

Commissioners welcomed Jensen and asked that she circulate legislation and fiscal notes affecting elections; Jensen agreed to share those materials and meet with individual commissioners. Mary Lee Moulton of the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha welcomed Jensen and said the organization was heartened by her pledge to continue transparency.

Public commenter Larry Storer used his time to make partisan allegations about elections and referenced the term "stolen election." Commissioners and chair interjected to steer the public comment back to the meeting agenda.

The board thanked Jensen for her remarks; she said she will follow up with the board on legislative issues and fiscal notes and work with county public properties on planned office changes.