Even though mail-in ballots are being mailed on 4/6/26, please wait to vote until we have done more work. Several races are live already. Email to be a help in acquiring candidate responses.
Contacted by resident of District 5.
03/20/26, 4:16pm, Called. could not leave message as the mailbox was full
03/23/26, 5:44pm, called, could not leave a message, texted at 5:48
03/26/26, 3:25pm, sent her an email as she never answered my calls
03/26/26, 3:33pm, sent her a text to look for an email.
She texted back that she got it and would work on it today and tomorrow.
Lana Daws
Republican
Contacted by resident of District 5.
03/20/26, 4:14pm, Called and left a message
03/23/26, 5:40pm, called and talked to her,
she was busy and asked me to call her back at 8:30
03/23/26, 8:45pm, Called her back, someone else answered the phone
and told me she was busy and would call me back.
At 9:35 I texted her as she never called back
03/26/26, 3:10pm, sent her an email with instructions, as I never heard back from her.
Contacted by resident of District 5.
03/20/26, 4:12pm, Called and left message
03/21/26, 8:44am, saw the text she sent me last night agreeing to see survey.
I emailed it to her at 9:15am
04/02/26, 4:10pm, I sent a reminder encouraging her to answer soon
Job Description
How office affects the voter
Statewide oversight of education in Nebraska.Responsible for allocating taxpayer dollars to fund public education.In addition to current policies, supports policy for:• Trauma training for teachers• More teacher diversity in classroom and leadership roles• School Finance and School Organization• Workforce Development• Accountability and Accreditation• College, Career, and Civic Readiness• Early Childhood Education• Educator Preparation and Certification
Duties and Responsibilities
• Form policies, planning, and evaluation for the state school system• Organize the State Department of Education• Appoint a Commissioner who will also be the executive officer of the State Board.• Provide supervision and consultation to schools• Regulate school transportation• Administer federally established education programs
Statewide oversight of education in Nebraska.Responsible for allocating taxpayer dollars to fund public education.In addition to current policies, supports policy for:• Trauma training for teachers• More teacher diversity in classroom and leadership roles• School Finance and School Organization• Workforce Development• Accountability and Accreditation• College, Career, and Civic Readiness• Early Childhood Education• Educator Preparation and Certification
Duties and Responsibilities
• Form policies, planning, and evaluation for the state school system• Organize the State Department of Education• Appoint a Commissioner who will also be the executive officer of the State Board.• Provide supervision and consultation to schools• Regulate school transportation• Administer federally established education programs
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter. Must not be actively engaged in the teaching profession. Must not be a holder of any state office or a member of a state board or commission unless the board or commission is limited to an advisory capacity.Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Nebraska for at least six (6) months. Must be a resident of the district from which they are elected for at least six (6) months immediately preceding their election.
Other information
Office holders suggest board members must have a focus on all students to receive the resources and opportunities they need to be successful in career or college. Must also be willing to dedicate the time for research before making Board decisions.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
State Board Districts 1 - 4 are voted on in presidential election. Districts 5-8 are voted on in gubenatorial election.
Statewide oversight of education in Nebraska.Responsible for allocating taxpayer dollars to fund public education.In addition to current policies, supports policy for:• Trauma training for teachers• More teacher diversity in classroom and leadership roles• School Finance and School Organization• Workforce Development• Accountability and Accreditation• College, Career, and Civic Readiness• Early Childhood Education• Educator Preparation and Certification
Duties and Responsibilities
• Form policies, planning, and evaluation for the state school system• Organize the State Department of Education• Appoint a Commissioner who will also be the executive officer of the State Board.• Provide supervision and consultation to schools• Regulate school transportation• Administer federally established education programs
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter. Must not be actively engaged in the teaching profession. Must not be a holder of any state office or a member of a state board or commission unless the board or commission is limited to an advisory capacity.Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Nebraska for at least six (6) months. Must be a resident of the district from which they are elected for at least six (6) months immediately preceding their election.
Other information
Office holders suggest board members must have a focus on all students to receive the resources and opportunities they need to be successful in career or college. Must also be willing to dedicate the time for research before making Board decisions.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
State Board Districts 1 - 4 are voted on in presidential election. Districts 5-8 are voted on in gubenatorial election.
