About Matt

Matt Hansen has served as the Lancaster County Clerk since 2023. Prior to being elected County Clerk he served two terms as a State Senator representing the Northeast Lincoln based District 26 in the Nebraska Legislature. During his service in the Legislature he held a number of roles, including serving as Chair of the Business & Labor Committee, and Vice Chair of the Government, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee.

A native of Lincoln, Matt graduated from Lincoln Southwest High School before earning his BA in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. He also holds a JD from the University of Nebraska College of Law and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska - Omaha.

Outside of his work, Matt has been active volunteer in the community. This includes currently serving on the board of the Asian Community and Cultural Center, and formerly on the boards of the University Place Community Organization (UPCO), and HopeSpoke.