2022 Nebraska Legislature election
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The 2022 Nebraska State Legislature elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. Nebraska voters elected state senators[b] in the 24 even-numbered seats of the 49[c] legislative districts in the Nebraska Unicameral as well as in a special election for the 31st District. State senators serve four-year terms in the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.
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Retirements
Term limited
Democrats
- District 26: Matt Hansen
- District 28: Patty Pansing Brooks
- District 46: Adam Morfeld
Republicans
- District 4: Robert Hilkemann
- District 18: Brett Lindstrom
- District 20: John S. McCollister
- District 24: Mark Kolterman
- District 34: Curt Friesen
- District 36: Matt Williams
- District 42: Mike Groene
- District 44: Dan Hughes
- District 48: John Stinner
Not seeking reelection
Democrats
- District 12: Steve Lathrop retired.
Republicans
- District 40: Tim Gragert retired.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2022 |
Close races
| District | Winner | Party | Margin |
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| 4 | R. Brad von Gillern | Republican | 4.82% |
| 10 | Wendy DeBoer | Democratic | 6.94% |
| 12 | Merv Riepe | Republican (flip) | 4.62% |
| 20 | John Fredrickson | Democratic (flip) | 0.5% |
| 26 | George Dungan III | Democratic | 1.92% |
| 31 (special) | Kathleen Kauth | Republican | 5.0% |
| 42 | Mike Jacobson | Republican | 2.78% |
| 46 | Danielle Conrad | Democratic | 2.96% |
| 48 | Brian Hardin | Republican | 4.3% |
Race by district
- Note: All elections are technically non-partisan in the State Legislature; therefore, parties listed here are from candidates' websites and official party endorsement lists. Candidates all appear on the ballot as nonpartisan.
- Candidates endorsed by the Republican Party:
- Candidates endorsed by the Democratic Party:[3]
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District 2 • District 4 • District 6 • District 8 • District 10 • District 12 • District 14 • District 16 • District 18 • District 20 • District 22 • District 24 • District 26 • District 28 • District 30 • District 31 (Special) • District 32 • District 34 • District 36 • District 38 • District 40 • District 42 • District 44 • District 46 • District 48 |
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District 2
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The incumbent was Republican Robert Clements, who ran for re-election.
Declared
Endorsements
Janet Chung
Organizations
- Nebraska State AFL–CIO[10]
- Sierra Club Nebraska chapter[11]
Sarah Slattery
Organizations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Nebraska State Education Association[12]
- Run For Something
Schuyler Windham
Individuals
- Laura Ebke, former Nebraska State Senator
Disqualified/withdrawn
- Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant[13]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Robert Clements (incumbent) | 5,154 | 53.69 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Slattery | 2,221 | 23.14 | |
| Democratic | Janet Chung | 1,674 | 17.44 | |
| Libertarian | Schuyler Windham | 550 | 5.73 | |
| Total votes | 9,599 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Robert Clements (incumbent) | 9,261 | 56.55 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Slattery | 7,117 | 43.45 | |
| Total votes | 16,378 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
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The incumbent was Republican Robert Hilkemann, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek[7]
- R. Brad von Gillern[7]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Likely R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | R. Brad von Gillern | 5,055 | 52.09 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek | 4,649 | 47.91 | |
| Total votes | 9,704 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | R. Brad von Gillern | 8,710 | 52.41 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek | 7,908 | 47.59 | |
| Total votes | 16,618 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 6
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The incumbent was Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Machaela Cavanaugh, nonprofit development director (incumbent)[15][16]
- Elizabeth Hallgren[7]
- Christian Mirch, clerk for the chief justice Michael G. Heavican[7]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Lean D | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Machaela Cavanaugh (incumbent) | 4,355 | 47.82 | |
| Republican | Christian Mirch | 3,449 | 37.87 | |
| Republican | Elizabeth Hallgren | 1,304 | 14.32 | |
| Total votes | 9,108 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Machaela Cavanaugh (incumbent) | 7,969 | 55.61 | |
| Republican | Christian Mirch | 6,360 | 44.39 | |
| Total votes | 14,329 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 8
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The incumbent was Democratic Megan Hunt, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Marilyn Arant Asher
- Megan Hunt, small business owner (incumbent)[16]
- Katie Opitz
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid D | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Megan Hunt (incumbent) | 5,225 | 66.26 | |
| Republican | Marilyn Arant Asher | 1,846 | 23.41 | |
| Republican | Katie Opitz | 815 | 10.33 | |
| Total votes | 7,886 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Megan Hunt (incumbent) | 9,322 | 69.37 | |
| Republican | Marilyn Arant Asher | 4,116 | 30.63 | |
| Total votes | 13,438 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
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The incumbent was Democratic Wendy DeBoer, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Wendy DeBoer, lawyer and academic (incumbent)[16]
- Lou Ann Goding, former Omaha Public Schools board president[17]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Tilt (flip) | November 3, 2024 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Wendy DeBoer (incumbent) | 4,159 | 53.46 | |
| Republican | Lou Ann Goding | 3,621 | 46.54 | |
| Total votes | 7,780 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Wendy DeBoer | 7,120 | 53.47 | |
| Republican | Lou Ann Goding | 6,197 | 46.53 | |
| Total votes | 13,317 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 12
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The incumbent was Democratic Steve Lathrop, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Bob Borgeson, union leader
- Haile Kucera, small business owner[18]
- Robin Richards, Vice President of the Ralston Public Schools Board[19]
- Merv Riepe, former state senator
Did not file
- Bryce Lukowski, conservative activist[20]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Lean R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Merv Riepe | 3,038 | 44.97 | |
| Democratic | Robin Richards | 1,369 | 20.27 | |
| Republican | Haile Kucera | 1,185 | 17.54 | |
| Republican | Bob Borgeson | 1,163 | 17.22 | |
| Total votes | 6,755 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Merv Riepe | 5,942 | 52.31 | |
| Democratic | Robin Richards | 5,418 | 47.69 | |
| Total votes | 11,360 | 100.00 | ||
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District 14
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The incumbent was Republican John Arch, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- John Arch, former healthcare executive (incumbent)[16]
- Rob Plugge, software developer[21]
- Cori Villegas, healthcare worker and after-school program volunteer[22]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Likely R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | John Arch (incumbent) | 3,367 | 57.74 | |
| Democratic | Cori Villegas | 1,474 | 25.28 | |
| Democratic | Rob Plugge | 990 | 16.98 | |
| Total votes | 5,831 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | John Arch (incumbent) | 7,606 | 62.70 | |
| Democratic | Cori Villegas | 4,524 | 37.30 | |
| Total votes | 12,130 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 16
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The incumbent was Republican Ben Hansen, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Ben Hansen, chiropractor (incumbent)[16]
- Connie Petersen, psychologist
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Ben Hansen (incumbent) | 6,470 | 73.98 | |
| Republican | Connie Petersen | 2,276 | 26.02 | |
| Total votes | 8,746 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Ben Hansen (incumbent) | 9,744 | 70.27 | |
| Republican | Connie Petersen | 4,123 | 29.73 | |
| Total votes | 13,867 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 18
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The incumbent was Republican Brett Lindstrom, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Christy Armendariz[23]
- Clarice Jackson, nonprofit CEO
- Michael Young, technology consultant
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Tilt R | November 3, 2024 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Michael Young | 2,498 | 34.53 | |
| Republican | Christy Armendariz | 2,378 | 32.87 | |
| Republican | Clarice Jackson | 2,358 | 32.60 | |
| Total votes | 7,234 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Christy Armendariz | 7,430 | 56.23 | |
| Democratic | Michael Young | 5,784 | 43.77 | |
| Total votes | 13,214 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 20
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The incumbent was Republican John McCollister, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Stu Dornan, attorney [24]
- John Fredrickson, mental health provider and adjunct professor[25]
- Julie Fredrickson, realtor
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Tilt R | November 2, 2024 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Stu Dornan | 4,431 | 42.60 | |
| Democratic | John Fredrickson | 3,686 | 35.44 | |
| Republican | Julie Fredrickson | 2,284 | 21.96 | |
| Total votes | 10,401 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | John Fredrickson | 8,139 | 50.25 | |
| Republican | Stu Dornan | 8,057 | 49.75 | |
| Total votes | 16,196 | 100.00 | ||
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District 22
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The incumbent was Republican Mike Moser, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Mike Goos, school psychologist and candidate for Nebraska State Board of Education District 3 in 2020
- Mike Moser, small business owner (incumbent)[16]
- Roy M. Zach, candidate for this seat in 2010
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Mike Moser (incumbent) | 6,549 | 76.14 | |
| Nonpartisan | Roy M. Zach | 1,054 | 12.25 | |
| Democratic | Mike Goos | 998 | 11.60 | |
| Total votes | 8,601 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Mike Moser (incumbent) | 9,561 | 80.24 | |
| Nonpartisan | Roy M. Zach | 2,355 | 19.76 | |
| Total votes | 11,916 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 24
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The incumbent was Republican Mark Kolterman, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Patrick Hotovy, physician[26]
- Jana Hughes, member of the Seward Public School Board[27]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Patrick Hotovy | 4,588 | 50.4 | |
| Republican | Jana Hughes | 4,516 | 49.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,104 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Jana Hughes | 7,551 | 55.08 | |
| Republican | Patrick Hotovy | 6,159 | 44.92 | |
| Total votes | 13,710 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 26
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The incumbent was Democratic Matt Hansen, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Russ Barger
- George Dungan III, public defense attorney[28]
- Bob Van Valkenburg, business owner and perennial candidate
- Larry Weixelman, candidate for this seat in 2014
Endorsements
George Dungan III
Elected officials
- Tom Beckius, Lincoln city councilman
- John Cavanaugh, Nebraska State Senator
- Wendy DeBoer, Nebraska State Senator
- Matt Hansen, Nebraska State Senator
- Bennie Shobe, Lincoln city councilman
- Tony Vargas, Nebraska State Senator and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
Organizations
- Nebraska State AFL–CIO[10]
- Nebraska State Education Association[12]
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska
- Sierra Club Nebraska chapter [11]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Likely D | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Russ Barger | 2,833 | 40.99 | |
| Democratic | George Dungan III | 2,543 | 36.79 | |
| Nonpartisan | Larry Weixelman | 816 | 11.81 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bob Van Valkenburg | 720 | 10.42 | |
| Total votes | 6,912 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | George Dungan III | 5,960 | 50.96 | |
| Republican | Russ Barger | 5,736 | 49.04 | |
| Total votes | 11,696 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 28
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The incumbent was Democratic Patty Pansing Brooks, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Roy Christensen, former Lincoln City Councilman
- Jane Raybould, Lincoln City Councilwoman, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska in 2014[29]
Withdrew
- Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate[30]
Endorsements
Jane Raybould
Individuals
- Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Senator
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid D | October 3, 2023 |
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Jane Raybould | 4,919 | 64.49 | |
| Republican | Roy Christensen | 2,708 | 35.51 | |
| Total votes | 7,627 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Jane Raybould | 7,879 | 66.46 | |
| Republican | Roy Christensen | 3,977 | 33.54 | |
| Total votes | 11,856 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 30
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The incumbent was Republican Myron Dorn, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Myron Dorn, farmer (incumbent)[16]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Myron Dorn (incumbent) | 9,024 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 9,024 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Myron Dorn (incumbent) | 12,603 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 12,603 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 31 (Special)
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The incumbent was Republican Kathleen Kauth, who ran for being elected, after who was appointed.[clarification needed]
Following the death of Senator Rich Pahls, a special election was held to determine who would fill the seat for the remaining two years of the term.[31]
Declared
- Kathleen Kauth, businesswoman (incumbent)[16]
- Tim Royers, educator[32]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Lean R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) | 8,076 | 52.50 | |
| Democratic | Tim Royers | 7,306 | 47.50 | |
| Total votes | 15,382 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 32
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The incumbent was Republican Tom Brandt, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Tom Brandt, farmer (incumbent)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
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| Republican | Tom Brandt (incumbent) | 8,077 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 8,077 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Tom Brandt (incumbent) | 11,253 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 11,253 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 34
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The incumbent was Republican Curt Friesen, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Loren Lippincott, US Air Force veteran, commercial pilot, and farmer[33]
- Michael Reimers, National Guard veteran
Did not file
- Arron Kowalski, farmer
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Loren Lippincott | 6,385 | 69.67 | |
| Republican | Michael Reimers | 2,780 | 30.33 | |
| Total votes | 9,165 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Loren Lippincott | 8,788 | 67.67 | |
| Republican | Michael Reimers | 4,199 | 32.33 | |
| Total votes | 12,987 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 36
Declared
- Rick Holdcroft, candidate for District 3 in 2020
- Angie Lauritsen, small business owner [34]
Did not file
- Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner[35]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Lean R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Rick Holdcroft | 3,481 | 51.40 | |
| Democratic | Angie Lauritsen | 3,291 | 48.60 | |
| Total votes | 6,772 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Rick Holdcroft | 8,188 | 55.96 | |
| Democratic | Angie Lauritsen | 6,444 | 44.04 | |
| Total votes | 14,632 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 38
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The incumbent was Republican Dave Murman, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Tyler R. Cappel, business owner and personal trainer
- Dave Murman, farmer (incumbent)[16]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Dave Murman (incumbent) | 6,822 | 66.7 | |
| Libertarian | Tyler R. Cappel | 3,406 | 33.3 | |
| Total votes | 10,228 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Dave Murman (incumbent) | 9,368 | 65.06 | |
| Libertarian | Tyler R. Cappel | 5,031 | 34.94 | |
| Total votes | 14,399 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 40
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The incumbent was Republican Tim Gragert, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Barry DeKay, former chair of the Nebraska Public Power District[36]
- Robert E. Johnston, director of the Nebraska Soybean Association[37]
- Keith F. Kube, candidate for this seat in 2014 and 2018
- Mark Patefield, former mayor of Laurel[38]
Declined
- Tim Gragert, farmer (incumbent)[16]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Barry DeKay | 4,443 | 36.10 | |
| Republican | Keith F. Kube | 3,180 | 25.84 | |
| Republican | Mark Patefield | 3,064 | 24.89 | |
| Republican | Robert E. Johnston | 1,621 | 13.17 | |
| Total votes | 12,308 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Barry DeKay | 9,486 | 59.36 | |
| Republican | Keith F. Kube | 6,494 | 40.64 | |
| Total votes | 15,980 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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The incumbent was Republican Mike Jacobson, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Chris Bruns, Lincoln County Commissioner and US Marine Corps veteran[39]
- Brenda Fourtner, independent provider[40]
- Mike Jacobson (incumbent)[41]
Withdrawn/disqualified
- Mel McNea, retired healthcare executive[42]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Chris Bruns | 4,043 | 45.39 | |
| Republican | Mike Jacobson (incumbent) | 3,906 | 43.85 | |
| Republican | Brenda Fourtner | 959 | 10.77 | |
| Total votes | 8,908 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Mike Jacobson (incumbent) | 6,868 | 51.39 | |
| Republican | Chris Bruns | 6,497 | 48.61 | |
| Total votes | 13,365 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 44
Declared
- Ed Dunn, chairman of the West Central Nebraska Development District[43]
- Teresa Ibach, wife of former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach[44]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Teresa Ibach | 6,554 | 76.13 | |
| Republican | Ed Dunn | 2,055 | 23.87 | |
| Total votes | 8,609 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Teresa Ibach | 9,708 | 100 | |
| Republican | Ed Dunn (withdrew)[45] | 0 | 0 | |
| Total votes | 9,708 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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The incumbent was Democratic Adam Morfeld, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- James Michael Bowers, Lincoln city councilman[46]
- Danielle Conrad, former Nebraska State Senator[47]
- James Herrold
Endorsements
James Michael Bowers
Elected officials
- Eliot Bostar, Nebraska State Senator
- Kathy Danek, member of Lincoln Public Schools board (co-endorsement with Conrad)
- Jen Day, Nebraska State Senator
- Leirion Gaylor Baird, Mayor of Lincoln
- Adam Morfeld, Nebraska State Senator
- Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Senator and candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska (co-endorsement with Conrad)
- Tammy Ward, Lincoln City Councilwoman
Labor unions
- Lincoln Education Association
- Lincoln Firefighters Association IAFF Local 644
- Nebraska State AFL–CIO[10]
- Nebraska State Education Association[12]
Organizations
- LGBTQ Victory Fund
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska (co-endorsement with Conrad)
News media
- Lincoln Journal Star (primary co-endorsement with Conrad)
Danielle Conrad
Elected officials
- Kathy Danek, member of Lincoln Public Schools board (co-endorsement with Bowers)
- Megan Hunt, Nebraska State Senator
- Steve Lathrop, Nebraska State Senator
- John S. McCollister, Nebraska State Senator
- Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Senator and candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska (co-endorsement with Bowers)
Individuals
- Brad Ashford, former U.S. Representative (Nebraska's 2nd congressional district) and former Nebraska State Senator
- Bob Kerrey, former governor of Nebraska and U.S. senator
- Amanda McGill, former Nebraska state senator
- Marian Price, former Nebraska state senator
- DiAnna Schimek, former Nebraska state senator
Organizations
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska (co-endorsed with Bowers)
- Sierra Club Chapter of Nebraska
News media
- Lincoln Journal Star (primary co-endorsement with Bowers)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid D | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Danielle Conrad | 1,594 | 43.20 | |
| Democratic | James Michael Bowers | 1,431 | 38.78 | |
| Libertarian | James Herrold | 665 | 18.02 | |
| Total votes | 3,690 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Danielle Conrad | 3,146 | 51.48 | |
| Democratic | James Michael Bowers | 2,965 | 48.52 | |
| Total votes | 6,111 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The incumbent was Republican John Stinner, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Talon Cordle
- Brian Hardin, businessman[48]
- Don L. Lease II, farmer[49]
- Scott Shaver
- Jeremiah Jake Teeple
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Brian Hardin | 2,647 | 45.17 | |
| Republican | Don L. Lease II | 1,370 | 23.38 | |
| Republican | Scott Shaver | 1,318 | 22.49 | |
| Republican | Jeremiah Jake Teeple | 292 | 4.98 | |
| Republican | Talon Cordle | 233 | 3.98 | |
| Total votes | 5,860 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Brian Hardin | 5,526 | 52.15 | |
| Republican | Don L. Lease II | 5,071 | 47.85 | |
| Total votes | 10,597 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Notes
- In Nebraska, a two-thirds vote of all members is required to overcome a filibuster. Thus, 33 votes are required to hold a filibuster-proof majority.[1]
- Although Nebraska's legislature is unicameral, the officeholders are called Senators.
- The odd-numbered districts were elected in 2020 and will be up for election again in 2024.