Broken Bow Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher
Shelby
Christopher Shelby is running for mayor of Broken Bow in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rod Sonnichsen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Christopher ShelbyYou’re reading
- 02Rod SonnichsenIncumbent
Background
- About
- U.S. Army veteran who was sworn in as a Broken Bow police officer in September 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Ballotpedia lists Christopher Shelby and Rod Sonnichsen for Mayor, Jeremiah Daugherty and Paul D. Holland for the West Ward, and Russell Smith for the East Ward on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ballotpedia
On the record: Christopher Shelby
1 sourced01Why he is running1 sourced position
as reported by Sandhills Express (KCNI/KBBN)
Said that he left the Broken Bow Police Department but not public service, and that running for mayor lets him keep giving back to the community.
While I stepped away from law enforcement, I have not stepped away from service. Running for mayor allows me to continue giving back to the community in a different way”
Own statementSandhills Express (KCNI/KBBN) · Mar 11, 2026Link
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