Makayla Danner (D), longtime Omaha prosecutor, seeks Douglas County Attorney post
OMAHA — Makayla Danner, a City of Omaha prosecutor for more than 20 years, has announced her bid to usher in “new energy” and “fresh perspective” as Douglas County attorney.
In seeking to win election as top prosecutor for Nebraska’s most populous county, Danner, a Democrat, underscored ties to the community and experience.
As a city prosecutor since 2004, she said her cases have ranged from traffic violations to child neglect and assaults. She wants to hold town halls that promote transparency and better explain to the public how the justice system works.....
Republican incumbent Don Kleine is seeking a sixth term. Democrat Amy Jacobsen, a Douglas County criminal prosecutor, previously announced her campaign for the 2026 election. The primary is in May of that year and the general election is in November.
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/08/30/makayla-danner-longtime-omaha-prosecutor-seeks-douglas-county-attorney-post/