Today, the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder issued a Statement of Sufficiency, certifying that the 3-to-5 Initiative has qualified for the November 2026 ballot.
In March, signature collection began for the 3-to-5 DougCo Petition, aimed at expanding the Douglas County Board of Commissioners from three members to five and electing at least some of those five commissioners by district. Douglas County currently has three county commissioners elected at-large and serving a population of more than 400,000 residents.
23,040 Number of signatures submitted to the Elections Office
20,434 Number of signatures the Elections Office certified as valid
15,087 Number of valid signatures required to qualify for the ballot
88.7% Validation rate for the 3-to-5 initiative
78.8% Average validation rate for ballot initiatives according to Ballotopedia
“This is a victory for the people of Douglas County,” said Angela Thomas, spokesperson for the 3-to-5 Initiative. “Thousands of residents took the time to learn about this proposal, ask thoughtful questions, and make an informed decision to sign our petition. Today, their voices have been heard.”
YEAH!!