2022 Nebraska Legislature election
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The 2022 Nebraska State Legislature elections will take place as part of the biennial United States elections. Nebraska voters will elect state senators[a] in the 24 even-numbered seats of the 49[b] legislative districts in the Nebraska Unicameral. State senators serve four-year terms in the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.
Retirements[]
Term Limited[]
- , (R) District 4
- Brett Lindstrom, (R) District 18
- John S. McCollister, (R), District 20
- Mark Kolterman, (R) District 24
- Matt Hansen, (D) District 26
- Patty Pansing Brooks, (D) District 28
- Curt Friesen, (R) District 34
- Matt Williams, (R) District 36
- , (R) District 42
- Dan Hughes, (R) District 44
- Adam Morfeld, (D) District 46
- John Stinner, (R) District 48
Not Seeking Reelection[]
- Steve Lathrop, (D) District 12
- , (R) District 40
Race by District[]
District 2[]
Declared[]
- Robert Clements, banker (incumbent)[1][2]
- Sarah Slattery, chef and school food program manager[3][2]
- Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur[4]
- Janet Chung, former chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Party[5]
Endorsements[]
Schuyler Windham
- Individuals
- Laura Ebke, former Nebraska State Senator
Disqualified/Withdrawn[]
- Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant [6]
District 4[]
Declared[]
District 6[]
Declared[]
- Machaela Cavanaugh, nonprofit development director (incumbent)[7][8]
- Christian Mirch[2]
- Elizabeth Hallgren[2]
District 8[]
Declared
- Megan Hunt, small business owner (incumbent)[8]
- Katie Opitz
- Marilyn Arant Asher
District 10[]
Declared
District 12[]
Declared
- Haile Kucera, small business owner[10]
- Robin Richards, vice president of the Ralston Public Schools board
- Merv Riepe, former state senator
- Bob Borgeson, union leader
Did not file
- Bryce Lukowski, conservative activist [11]
District 14[]
Declared
- John Arch, former healthcare executive (incumbent) [8]
- Cori Villegas, healthcare worker and after-school program volunteer [12]
- Rob Plugge, software developer[13]
District 16[]
Declared
- Ben Hansen, chiropractor (incumbent) [8]
- Connie Petersen, psychologist
District 18[]
Declared
- Clarice Jackson, nonprofit CEO
- Christy Armendariz[14]
- Michael Young, technology consultant
District 20[]
Declared[]
- Stu Dornan, attorney [15]
- John Fredrickson, mental health provider and adjunct professor[16]
- Julie Fredrickson, realtor
District 22[]
Declared
- Mike Moser, small business owner (incumbent)[8]
- Mike Goos, school psychologist and candidate for Nebraska State Board of Education District 3 in 2020
- Roy M. Zach, candidate for this seat in 2010
District 24[]
Declared
District 26[]
Declared
- George Dungan II, public defense attorney [19]
- Bob Van Valkenburg, business owner and perennial candidate
- Russ Barger
- Larry Weixelman, candidate for this seat in 2014
Endorsements[]
George Dungan III
- Individuals
- John Cavanaugh, Nebraska State Senator
- Wendy DeBoer, Nebraska State Senator
- Matt Hansen, Nebraska State Senator
- Tony Vargas, Nebraska State Senator and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
- , Lincoln city councilman
- , Lincoln city councilman
District 28[]
Declared[]
- Jane Raybould, Lincoln city councilwoman, 2018 candidate for US Senate, and 2014 candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska[20]
- Roy Christensen, former Lincoln City Councilman
Withdrew[]
- Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate[21]
Endorsements[]
Jane Raybould
- Individuals
- Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Senator
District 30[]
Declared
- , farmer (incumbent) [8]
District 32[]
Declared
- , farmer (incumbent)
District 34[]
Declared[]
- Loren Lippincott, US Air Force veteran, commercial pilot, and farmer [22]
- Michael Reimers, National Guard veteran
Did not file[]
- Arron Kowalski, farmer
District 36[]
Declared
Did not file
- Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner[24]
District 38[]
Declared
- , farmer (incumbent) [8]
- Tyler R. Cappel, business owner and personal trainer
District 40[]
Declared
- Barry DeKay, former chair of the Nebraska Public Power District[25]
- Keith F. Kube, candidate for this seat in 2014 and 2018
- Mark Patefield, former mayor of Laurel[26]
- Robert E. Johnston, director of the Nebraska Soybean Association[27]
Declined
- , farmer (incumbent) [8]
District 42[]
Declared
- Mike Jacobson (incumbent)[28]
- Chris Bruns, Lincoln County Commissioner and US Marine Corps veteran[29]
- Brenda Fourtner, independent provider[30]
Withdrawn/Disqualified
- Mel McNea, retired healthcare executive[31]
District 44[]
Declared
- Ed Dunn[32]
- Teresa Ibach, husband of former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach[33]
District 46[]
Declared[]
- James Michael Bowers, Lincoln city councilman [34]
- James Herrold
- Danielle Conrad, former Nebraska State Senator[35]
Endorsements[]
James Michael Bowers
- Individuals
- , Nebraska State Senator
- Adam Morfeld, Nebraska State Senator
- , Lincoln City Councilwoman
- Organizations
- LGBTQ Victory Fund
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska
District 48[]
- Don L. Lease II, farmer[36]
- Brian Hardin, businessman[37]
- Talon Cordle
- Scott Shaver
- Jeremiah Jake Teeple
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ "State senator of Cass County to seek re-election". Fremont Tribune. July 8, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Nebraska Secretary of State" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2022-01-09.
- ^ https://www.slatteryforlegislature.com/
- ^ "Press Release: "Schuyler Windham Announces Run for Nebraska State Legislative District #2"". 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Janet Chung Runs for Nebraska Legislature". March 2022.
- ^ "About | Michelle Bates for Legislture".
- ^ "Filibuster dooms GOP plan for new legislative districts in Nebraska". Lincoln Journal Star. 2021-09-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nebraska Legislature - Senator Listing". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ https://www.louanngoding.com/
- ^ https://www.hailekucera.com/
- ^ https://www.voicesofnebraska.com/meet-the-candidates/bryce-h-lukowski
- ^ https://votecorivillegas.com/
- ^ https://rp4ne.com/
- ^ https://www.christyforne.com/
- ^ "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ "Seward resident announces candidacy for District 24 seat".
- ^ "Locals vying for statewide offices".
- ^ "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission".
- ^ "Lincoln council member Jane Raybould to run for Legislature".
- ^ "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ "Angie for Legislature – Press Release | Angie for Legislature".
- ^ "Callaway native Jim Jenkins announces his candidacy for Nebraska's District 36 legislative seat".
- ^ https://www.norfolkneradio.com/news/niobrara-rancher-running-for-district-40-seat-in-nebraska-legislature/article_a8f35288-7e0d-11ec-a3ec-23345bdedca9.html
- ^ https://www.hartington.net/article/laurel-man-enters-dist-40-senate-race
- ^ https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/clearwater-farmer-announces-his-candidacy/article_ec27c0b8-a084-11ec-8777-2f6b1e06cace.html
- ^ https://northplattepost.com/posts/702654bf-77ad-442a-b996-481f8e009191
- ^ Vigil, Job. "Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns announces run for District 42 Legislature seat". North Platte Nebraska's Newspaper. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ https://nptelegraph.com/news/local/brenda-fourtner-announces-candidacy-for-district-42-unicameral-seat/article_563efa7c-fca0-11eb-a7f2-af52f6b9797a.html
- ^ "McNea running for the Nebraska Legislature, District 42". www.knopnews2.com. 2021-06-28.
- ^ Pankonin, Russ. "Ed Dunn announces 44th District campaign". www.granttribune.com. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ https://kearneyhub.com/news/local/teresa-ibach-seeks-legislative-district-44-seat/article_54e54b78-9bbe-11ec-8876-ff711971a032.html
- ^ "Lincoln Councilman Bowers announces run for legislature". 1011 Now. 2021-03-24.
- ^ "Danielle Conrad, Roy Christensen announce runs for Legislature at filing deadline". Lincoln Journal Star. March 1, 2022.
- ^ https://starherald.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/don-lease-ii-launches-state-senate-campaign/article_2c78f987-e82e-57fe-9e43-e85405428af9.html
- ^ https://starherald.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/hardin-to-announce-a-run-for-district-48-senator/article_845e5387-8d88-569e-b91a-4237f50de4d0.html
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