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2026 Voter's Guide: University of Nebraska Board of Regents

From the 2026 Primary Election Voter's Guide series
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Apr 6, 2026
  • 7 hrs ago
  • 0

Three candidates are running to replace Lincoln Regent Tim Clare to represent most of Lincoln and northern Lancaster County: Brent Comstock, Jeremy Hosein, and Roland Nance. 

University of Nebraska Board of Regents

WEB_ONLY_#10141_2021_Neb. board of Regents

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents consists of eight members elected to serve six-year terms representing districts across the state.

Regents are responsible for hiring the university president, setting tuition and room and board rates for students, approving annual operating budgets and building projects and reviewing academic programs.

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District 1: Brent Comstock

Age: 30

Hometown: Lincoln

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