Aaron Hanson

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Aaron Hanson

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Republican Party

Douglas County Sheriff

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Timothy Dunning

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

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Aaron Hanson (Republican Party) is the Douglas County Sheriff in Nebraska. He assumed office on January 5, 2023. His current term ends on January 7, 2027.

Hanson (Republican Party) ran for election for Douglas County Sheriff in Nebraska. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2022)

General election

General election for Douglas County Sheriff

Aaron Hanson defeated Greg Gonzalez in the general election for Douglas County Sheriff on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Aaron Hanson (R)	50.1	94,027
		Greg Gonzalez (D)	49.5	92,934
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	807

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 187,768
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Douglas County Sheriff

Greg Gonzalez defeated Wayne Hudson in the Democratic primary for Douglas County Sheriff on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Gonzalez	51.7	21,593
	Submit photo	Wayne Hudson	48.3	20,158

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,751
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Douglas County Sheriff

Aaron Hanson defeated George Merithew in the Republican primary for Douglas County Sheriff on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Aaron Hanson	79.3	36,473
		George Merithew	19.8	9,089
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	434

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,996
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2022

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Political offices
Preceded by Timothy Dunning (R)	Douglas County Sheriff 2023-Present	Succeeded by -