Former Omaha state senator (D) announces bid for Douglas County District Court clerk
OMAHA — Former State Sen. Justin Wayne announced Wednesday that he would seek election as Douglas County District Court clerk in 2026.
Wayne represented a district in North Omaha for eight years in the Nebraska Legislature, being term limited out in 2024. During that time, he chaired the Urban Affairs and Judiciary Committees and prioritized policies on economic development and criminal justice, particularly within the state’s juvenile court system.
Wayne’s candidacy follows an announcement earlier this week that current District Court Clerk Crystal Rhoades was joining the race to be the Democratic nominee in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.
Wayne said he is seeking this office because he has experience he can contribute as a working private attorney, and the duties would allow him to continue helping the community while also allowing him to balance time with his family.
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/23/former-omaha-state-senator-announces-candidacy-for-douglas-county-district-court-clerk/