With the filing period now open, several people have announced their candidacy for local office, kicking off the 2026 election.
As of Monday afternoon, already six people have filed for office: Martie Burke, Republican, has filed for County Clerk, Kevin Horn, Republican, has filed for County Clerk of the District Court, Valery Bell, Republican, has filed for County Treasurer, Larry Lee Scott Bolinger has filed for a four-year term on the Alliance City Council, Justin Ansley has filed for the Hemingford School Board District 10 (Ward B), and Blanche Randolph has filed for the Hemingford School Board District 10 (Ward C). With the exception of Bolinger, all candidates so far are incumbents already holding office.
The deadline for incumbents to file for office is February 17, with the non-incumbent filing deadline set for March 2. The primary election is set for May 12.