The following positions for the city of Lincoln were contested in the Feb. 24 primary. The candidates were all of the Republican Party; no Democrats or other party candidates filed for these positions. As such, the winners will be placed on the April 7 general election ballot and are most likely win the office they are seeking.

(* Denotes winners in the Feb. 24 primary)

Mayor

Michael S. Thornton

Patrick O'Neill

Keith Snyder *

Ward 2 Alderman

David Wilmert *

Verl A. Prather 

Ward 3 Alderman

William "Bill" Haak

David R. Armbrust *

Ken Allen 

Ward 4 Alderman

Wanda Lee Rohlfs

Nathan Turner *

Candidate position statements:

·         Lincoln mayoral candidate: Mike Thornton

·         Lincoln mayoral candidate: Pat O'Neill

·         Lincoln mayoral candidate: Keith Snyder *

·         Lincoln City Council Ward 3 candidate: William 'Bill' Haak

·         Lincoln City Council Ward 3 candidate: David R. Armbrust *

·         Lincoln City Council Ward 4 candidate: Nathan Turner *

·         Lincoln City Council Ward 4 candidate: Wanda Lee Rohlfs

Editor's note: All candidates running for a contested office were invited to submit a position paper to this publication. The documents were posted as they were received, with LDN not endorsing any candidates or party in the election.

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