Derek Vaughn

Biography

Derek Vaughn is a judge for District 2 of the Nebraska Supreme Court. He assumed office on January 2, 2026. His current term ends on January 9, 2031. Governor Dave Heineman appointed Vaughn on November 27, 2013. Jim Pillen (R) appointed Vaughn to the Nebraska Supreme Court District 2 on November 10, 2025, to replace Lindsey Miller-Lerman (Nonpartisan).