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. Vaughn ran for re-election for judge of the Nebraska 4th Judicial District County Court. He won in the retention election on November 6, 2018. Governor Dave Heineman appointed Vaughn on November 27, 2013. Jim Pillen appointed Vaughn to the Nebraska Supreme Court District 2 on November 10, 2025, to replace Lindsey Miller-Lerman.
