Jay Pitts wins Lancaster County Sheriff race

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Noelle Adams,

LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. (KLKN) — Jay Pitts has won the Lancaster County sheriff’s race.

Pitts was the Democratic challenger to Ben Houchin.

Pitts has been in law enforcement for 25 years, serving in the Lincoln Police Department.

He will take over former Sheriff Terry Wagner after his retirement. Wagner was elected for sheriff in 1994, serving over 30 years.

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