Amy Jacobsen, who served 13 years as a deputy Douglas County attorney, has announced she will run for Douglas County Attorney in 2026. (Courtesy of Amy Jacobsen campaign)

OMAHA — Amy Jacobsen, a prosecutor for more than 33 years, has announced a run for Douglas County Attorney, a bid that could unseat her former boss whom she contends “fired” her less than 24 hours after she told him her plans.

Jacobsen, a Democrat, had served the last 13 years as a deputy Douglas County attorney and led a team of criminal prosecutors.

She told the Nebraska Examiner on Wednesday that she told Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine on Tuesday about her intent to run against him. According to Jacobsen, he fired her the next day.

Kleine, a Republican seeking a sixth term, said he was restricted on what he cou

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