Dirk V. Block
Republican · Reported by Voter Information Project
Shall Judge Dirk V. Block be retained in office?
Six-year term · Ballot choices: Yes or No
Official retention listGAGE COUNTY
REPUBLICAN PARTY · NEBRASKA
2026 Republican
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GENERAL ELECTION · NOVEMBER 3
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Judicial retention
Nebraska judges are appointed by the governor through a merit selection process. In a retention election, voters decide separately whether each judge should remain in office for another six-year term.
For each judge, vote Yes to retain or No against retention.
Listed for ballot reference. Inclusion does not recommend a Yes or No vote.
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court · Statewide
Thomas E. Stine
Republican · Reported by Voter Information Project
Shall Judge Thomas E. Stine be retained in office?
Six-year term · Ballot choices: Yes or No
Official retention listDistrict Court · District 1
Ricky A. Schreiner
Republican · Reported by Voter Information Project
Shall Judge Ricky A. Schreiner be retained in office?
Six-year term · Ballot choices: Yes or No
Official retention listJulie D. Smith
Republican · Reported by Voter Information Project
Shall Judge Julie D. Smith be retained in office?
Six-year term · Ballot choices: Yes or No
Official retention listDavid J. A. Bargen
Republican · Reported by Voter Information Project
Shall Judge David J. A. Bargen be retained in office?
Six-year term · Ballot choices: Yes or No
Official retention listCounty Court · District 1
Richard R. Smith
Republican · Reported by Voter Information Project
Shall Judge Richard R. Smith be retained in office?
Six-year term · Ballot choices: Yes or No
Official retention listResources for evaluating judges
Nebraska Judicial Branch: voter guide to judicial retention elections
Learn how judicial selection and retention elections work.
Nebraska State Bar Association: judicial evaluation poll results
Read the 2026 judicial performance evaluations by Nebraska lawyers, coordinated by the Nebraska State Bar Association.
Key voting dates
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Early in-person voting begins at the County Election Office.
Register online before midnight. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 16.
Register in person at the county office by 6 PM. Mail-ballot requests must arrive by 6 PM.
Election Day
Polls: 8 AM to 8 PM.
Early ballots must be received by 8 PM.
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