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Tom Lynam, the longtime Sarpy County surveyor, was ousted in Tuesday's Republican primary by challenger Denny Wilson.
Since being elected in 1990, Lynam hadn't faced an opponent until this election.
But his handling of federal highway funds in 2008 may have been too much for him to overcome.
The World-Herald reported that the Federal Highway Administration withdrew $6.9 million from a road project overseen by Lynam's office. The money was pulled after officials said Lynam failed to respond to state and federal requests for information about land acquisitions.
The county had to issue more than $6 million in bonds to cover the revoked federal funds. Over time, that will cost taxpayers $340,000 in interest.
Lynam could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
Wilson moves on to the Nov. 2 general election. No Democrat filed for the office.
A licensed engineer, Wilson plans to work with the county administrator and planning director to put together a comprehensive growth plan for Sarpy County.
In the GOP primary for Sarpy County assessor, incumbent Dan Pittman defeated Marc Woodle.
In another GOP primary, incumbent Rich Jansen lost his bid for re-election to the Sarpy County Board in District 5. He lost to Jim Warren.
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