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Candidates for Lancaster County Board, attorney face off — after sheriff's race cancellation
- Peter Breen | Lincoln Journal Star
- Sep 23, 2026
- Sep 23, 2026
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Four candidates for Lancaster County offices got in front of voters Wednesday, fielding prepared questions and ones from the audience on topics from the county jail to data centers and community growth.
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Bryan Seck, 2026 candidate for Lancaster County Board of Commissioners.
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Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon
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Randall Ritnour, candidate for Lancaster County attorney
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