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A black-and-white political graphic featuring a portrait of a middle-aged white man in a blazer and collared shirt, seated with hands held together in front of him. At the top is a logo and the text “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY.” Large text below the portrait reads: “Pillen stands opposed to the needs of working families.”
Pillen takes a stand AGAINST (i) affordable & accessible housing (ii) paid family leave and (iii) affordable healthcare. Pillen stands AGAINST policies that will make working families lives easier." How will your State Senator respond?
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A group photo of six adults and one child standing in front of a light gray garage door. The child’s face is covered by a sunglasses emoji sticker. Several people wear campaign-style stickers, and one person holds a large white sign that reads “DARIN TOMPKINS LEGISLATURE.” Clothing includes jeans and casual tops; one adult wears dark sunglasses; one adult has long blond hair; one adult has short red hair and a beard; one adult wears a red headband. Text shown in the lower graphic (verbatim): DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 2026 Primary Canvassing Schedule Saturday, April 18th @ 1 pm --- Cindy Johnson, LD 10 Sunday, April 26th @ 1 pm --- Jess Goldoni, LD 18 Saturday, May 2nd @ 10 am --- John Fredrickson, LD 20 Saturday, May 9th @ 10 am --- Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek (NP), LD 4
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A graphic reminder about signing a vote-by-mail envelope, with a party logo at the top and a photo of a brown mailing envelope at the bottom with an arrow pointing to the signature area. At the top center is a circular logo that says: DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Main text in the middle says: Don’t forget to sign the back of your vote-by-mail envelope! Two button-style options below the message say: Okay! I Got It At the bottom is a brown envelope with a blue arrow pointing to a highlighted area on the right side. The small printed text on the envelope is mostly too small/blurry to transcribe accurately, but the highlighted area includes: YOUR SIGNATURE X SIGNATURE OF VOTER
A blue flyer advertising “24/7 VBM BALLOT DROPOFF” with a photo of an official ballot drop box and the Douglas County Democratic Party logo. The main content is a list of ballot drop-off locations in and around Omaha, Nebraska, and a deadline note at the bottom. Text on the flyer (verbatim): 24/7 VBM BALLOT DROPOFF DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY For locations visit https://www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/early_voting.aspx#dropboxes Ballots must be dropped off by 8 pm CT on Election Day (Tuesday, May 12th)
A blue-and-white informational graphic about checking a vote-by-mail ballot status online. Large text at the top says “Check Vote-By-Mail Ballot Status” and “ne.gov/go/votercheck”. The graphic then shows three checkmark steps: “Type in your info, click Look Up” “Enter your DOB, click Look Up” “Status and Dates will display” Small example screenshots show fields for First Name, Last Name, and County with a “Look Up” button, and another example with Date of Birth fields (Month, Day, Year) and a “Look Up” button. At the bottom right is a logo and the text “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY”.
Some vote by mail tips:
🔵 Sign the back of the envelope
🔵 Save postage & drop off at a DCEC box location near you
🔵 Check the status of your VBM ballot at ne.gov/go/votercheck
For complete early voting info, go to www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/early_voting....
A blue-and-white informational flyer titled “Wondering what your ballot will look like?” It explains how to find out who will be on a ballot, from the federal election to local offices such as education and county offices, and gives three steps with small website screenshots. The Douglas County Democratic Party logo appears at the bottom right. Verbatim text: Wondering what your ballot will look like? To find out who will be on your ballot, from the federal election to local offices such as education and county offices, follow these instructions. 1 Go to https://www.votedouglascounty.com/. Enter in your House # and Zip Code. Click “Search”. 2 Select your address by clicking on the link. If your address does not appear, click the ‘perform an advanced search’ button below OR contact the DCEC. 3 Scroll down to “2026 Primary Precinct Specific Sample Ballot”. If you are registered Democratic voter, click “Democratic Sample Ballot”. If you are a registered Nonpartisan voter & you requested/will request a Democratic ballot, click “Nonpartisan Democratic Sample Ballot”. 2026 Primary Precinct Specific Sample Ballot Democratic Sample Ballot Nonpartisan Democratic Sample Ballot DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Text visible inside the small screenshots (partial, as shown): Find Your Voting Information House #: Zip Code: Search View polling place, candidates, sample ballot, elected officials, and political subdivisions for your address. Voting Information Please Select Your Address Address City Zip Code 7602 Burt St Omaha 68114 7602 Windsor Dr Omaha 68114
Curious what your ballot will look like?
Get started at www.votedouglascounty.com.
A voting-information poster with a white background and bold black text, plus a small yellow graphic at the bottom left and election details at the bottom. Transcribed text (verbatim): NONPARTISAN VOTING OPTIONS IN STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTIONS Nonpartisan voters can request a Democratic ballot! Voting By Mail: simply check the Democratic box on the VBM application. Voting In-Person: simply request the Democratic ballot when you check-in at your polling location. Let your voice be heard...it is too important to sit out these critical races. MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE NE PRIMARY ELECTION - MAY 12, 2026
📣 Nonpartisan voters can request a Democratic ballot!
Whether you are voting by mail or in-person, let your voice be heard in critical races!
Learn more at www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/nonpartisan_....
I’ll be there!
Cannot wait to vote for @deniseforcongress.bsky.social!
Vote for Sherrye…a leader who will represent every student & family and prioritize true support for Nebraska’s public schools & educators!
Illustrated poster promoting early in-person voting starting April 13th at Douglas County Election Office. Woman casting ballot, blue background
Voting flyer for Douglas County Election Commission, 12220 W Center Road. Bold text: 'Vote Early In-Person'. Dates and times listed for early voting: May 1, 5, 7 (8:30am-6pm); May 9 (9am-1pm). Douglas County Democratic Party logo at bottom. Background features blue gradient with voter illustrations at corners
Want to vote early & in-person? 🗳️💙
Early in-person voting starts tomorrow at the Douglas County Election Commission office with regular hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Additional hours are available in May.
Learn more at:
www.votedouglascounty-ne.gov/index.aspx
I do!! See ya Saturday.
Lynne Walz will be a Governor who will listen to & connect with all Nebraskans through her values-based leadership.
An important thread on voting!
The perspective & experiences Makayla Danner can bring as our next Douglas County Attorney is why I’m voting for Danner. Join me.
Justin knows how important it is to keep our university affordable & accessible, he was a Pell Grant recipient. Justin also has experience in leadership as a former student regent. Vote for Justin!
A black-and-white political collage with four separate portrait photos arranged in a 2-by-2 grid, and a slogan across the bottom. Top left: An older white man with light-colored hair in a dark suit and tie, seated or positioned behind a surface, with both hands raised as if gesturing while speaking. Top right: A middle-aged white man with dark hair combed back, wearing a suit and tie, shown in a close-up while speaking; a microphone is partly visible at the lower right edge. Bottom left: A middle-aged to older white woman with shoulder-length dark hair and round eyeglasses, wearing a blazer, shown from the shoulders up. Bottom right: A middle-aged white man with a bald head, wearing a suit and tie, speaking with one hand raised in a pointing gesture; a small lapel pin and a clip-on microphone are visible. Text at the bottom reads: “Costly War > YOU” “Costly War” is in red script-like lettering, “>” is black, and “YOU” is large black distressed block lettering. At the lower left is a small logo and the text: “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY”.
Trump: it’s “not possible” to help Americans with health care, child care and other necessities because “we’re fighting wars” (& don’t forget those billionaire tax breaks).
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Join me in voting for Sarah…a fierce advocate for kids, families & our community.
A political flyer on a light gray background with blue graphic dots and circles, promoting a canvassing event. The top left has a blue logo and the text “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY.” In the middle, large text says “Canvass with us and…” followed by a photo of a smiling white adult man with short light-brown hair, glasses, and a short beard, wearing a blue jacket and holding campaign literature; a sticker on his jacket reads “DARIN TOMPKINS DEMOCRAT FOR LEGISLATURE.” Beneath the photo, bold text says “Darin Tompkins” and “State Leg. District 36 Candidate.” At the bottom, it says “Saturday, April 11th @ 2 pm.” A small blue icon at the lower right shows a person knocking on a door.
Saturday afternoon plans? Get outdoors, log some steps, talk to neighbors about Darin Tompkins.
New to canvassing or need a refresher? Join us a tad before 2 for a quick crash course then can partner you up with someone.
RSVP at www.mobilize.us/nebdems/even....
Join me in voting for Flint, someone who always shows up…to listen, to learn, to engage & to advocate.
I’ll be voting by mail!
A political flyer for the Douglas County Democratic Party with headshots of candidates across the top and a list of offices and names below. The design is mostly white with blue text and red divider lines. An orange warning-style banner runs near the bottom. Text in the image (verbatim): DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY VOTE MAY 12, 2026 CINDY BURBANK KISHLA ASKINS JOHN CAVANAUGH DENISE POWELL CRYSTAL RHOADES MELANIE WILLIAMS LYNNE WALZ SARAH SLATTERY DAN EBERS JOCELYN BRASHER US Senate Cindy Burbank US House of Representatives Kishla Askins John Cavanaugh Denise Powell Crystal Rhoades Melanie Williams Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Attorney General Lynne Walz Sarah Slattery Dan Ebers Jocelyn Brasher State Legislature Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek (Independent) District 4 Patrick Leahy - District 6 Nate Ostdiek - District 6 Erin Feichtinger - District 8 Josh Livingston - District 8 Cindy Johnson - District 10 State Legislature Cont. Thomas Kastrup - District 12 Christy Knorr - District 12 Jess Goldoni - District 18 John Fredrickson - District 20 Darin Tompkins - District 36 State Board of Education Sherrye Hutcherson (Independent) District 8 Board of Regents Elizabeth Butler (Independent) District 2 Larry Bradley - District 4 Jim Rogers - District 4 Susanne Shore - District 4 Michael Skocz - District 4 Justin Solomon - District 4 Public Service Commission Wendy DeBoer DON'T FALL FOR THE RICKETTS PLANT. WILLIAM FORBES VOTED FOR TRUMP THREE TIMES. NebraskaDemocrats.org PAID FOR BY NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY #NEBDEMS
👀 Your voter guide for the May 12, 2026 Primary is here!
For all of our Blue Dot candidates visit nebdouglasdems.com/2026candidates/.
Special thanks to @nebraskadems.bsky.social for making these great tools possible. 💙
A blue graphic poster with white text and a stylized ballot box illustration. The background is a pixelated pattern of different shades of blue. Text at the top (verbatim): “DEMOCRATS ARE WINNING AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS GIVEN UP ON PREVAILING AT THE BALLOT BOX.” In the center is a white ballot box outlined in dark gray, with a red ballot being inserted. On the front of the box, in red block letters, it says: “GAME OVER” Text near the bottom (verbatim): “DO NOT BE DETERRED BY REPUBLICAN SCARE TACTICS, IT’S ALL THEY HAVE LEFT!” Bottom-right corner shows a white and blue logo and the text: “DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY”
Support the inevitable Blue Wave that is coming to Nebraska this cycle: nebdouglasdems.com/get-involved/
Get to know our great candidates running for office: nebdouglasdems.com/2026candidat....
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County convention is in 1 week. Maureen & Georgia plan to see you there. Pre-register at bit.ly/26dcdpconven... or see you on the 11th before 9 am.
Registered & ready to vote!
A blue event flyer with white text and several light-blue circular logos. COUNTY CONVENTION SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH IBEW LOCAL 22 HALL, 8946 L STREET, OMAHA, NE, 68127 DOORS OPEN AT 8 AM; CONVENTION WILL START AT 9 AM PRE-REGISTER AT BIT.LY/26DCDPCONVENTION BY APRIL 7TH OR REGISTER THE DAY OF
The Douglas County Democratic Party Convention will be on Saturday, April 11th at 9 am. You can pre-register at bit.ly/26dcdpconven... or at the door prior to start time.
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A collage of six outdoor photos at what appears to be a community or political event, featuring tables with Democratic Party materials, people holding protest-style signs, and displays of buttons and flyers. Top-left photo: A blue tablecloth with papers and a large circular graphic that reads “BLUE WAVE” with a wave logo and “With the Douglas County Democratic Party.” Nearby are water bottles, QR codes on printed sheets, and many small round buttons spread out on the table. Top-right photo: A group of adults standing outside in winter hats and jackets. Several people hold handmade signs; one bright yellow sign has large handwritten text. The crowd is gathered close together near tables. Middle-left photo: Two adults stand holding poster boards. One sign reads “Education.” Another large sign reads “Healthcare.” A smaller sign nearby reads “Register to Vote Here!” with an arrow. Middle-right photo: Two adults stand behind a blue-covered table set up along a chain-link fence, with materials spread out on the table. One person wears a jacket that has “SMITH” printed on it. Bottom-left photo: A group of adults pose behind a table with a purple tablecloth that reads “NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY.” Papers, small items, and materials are laid out across the table. Bottom-right photo: A close-up of many round buttons arranged on a blue tablecloth. Several buttons clearly read “LOVE NOT HATE.” Other buttons have smaller text and designs that are not fully readable at this resolution.
Let's keep this unified spirit alive & continue to champion the principles of a government by the people, for the people: nebdouglasdems.com/get-involved/.
Thanks to all our vols who registered voters, shared about our Blue Dot candidates & recruited the next wave of folks to help. 💙🔵
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A collage of six outdoor photos at a political protest on a sunny day, showing different people holding anti-Trump signs in a park with grass, leafless trees, and a blue sky. Top left photo: A bearded man wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a tan vest holds a white sign that says “END THE DONARQHY” (spelled that way). The sign includes a cartoon of Donald Trump wearing a crown, with red text that says “UGH... THIS F***KING GUY, AGAIN?!” Top middle photo: A woman with dark hair and glasses holds a dark sign that says “This wannabe King deserves a ROYAL FLUSH” with a drawing of a toilet and a small cartoon Trump head inside the bowl. Top right photo: A Black man in a black-and-white jacket holds a bright green sign that says “REMEMBER only You can PREVENT FASCISM” with an American flag and a Smokey Bear-style graphic in the middle. Bottom left photo: A woman in a knit hat and scarf holds a white sign decorated with colorful flowers. The sign says “War is not healthy for children and other living things.” Bottom middle photo: A smiling young man in a cap and brown hoodie holds a sign that says: “THE CREATURES OUTSIDE LOOKED FROM PIG TO MAN AND FROM MAN TO PIG, AND FROM PIG TO MAN AGAIN. BUT IT WAS ALREADY IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHICH WAS WHICH” Bottom right photo: A person in a red shirt and baseball cap stands behind a large black banner with an American flag graphic and big text that reads “NO KINGS IN AMERICA.” A large pink-and-white inflatable shark costume appears in the foreground of this section, next to a bright pink sign that says “ANTIFA SHARK DO DO DODO DODO!”
Shout-out to every patriot who showed up this weekend for the No Kings protest! ❌👑
The powerful voices & creative signs made it clear: we stand for democracy, for the health of our children & our planet, against any form of authoritarian rule and so much more.
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Request an early voting ballot, visit the Douglas County Election Commission office or request by an agent. Learn more at bit.ly/voteearlydc.
Stop by our office (7602 Pacific Street, Lower Level) to grab a yard sign for your favorite candidate(s).
View all your Blue Dot candidates at nebdouglasdems.com/2026candidat....