2024 Nebraska Legislature election
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The 2024 Nebraska State Legislature elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. Nebraska voters elected state senators[d] for the 25 odd-numbered seats of the 49[e] legislative districts in the Nebraska Unicameral. State senators serve four-year terms in the Nebraska Legislature. All elections are technically non-partisan in the State Legislature; therefore, any parties listed are from candidates' websites and official party endorsement lists. Candidates all appear on the ballot as nonpartisan. Senators are limited to two consecutive terms, after which they must wait four years before running again.[2]
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November 5, 2024
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Overview
| 33 | 1 | 15 |
| Republican | I | Democratic |
| Parties | Candidates | Votes | Seats | |||||||||||
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| No. | % | Before | After | +/- | ||||||||||
| Republican | 29 | 244,930 | 62.46 | 33 | 33 |  | ||||||||
| Democrat | 18 | 117,830 | 30.05 | 15 | 15 | | ||||||||
| Independent Democrat | 2 | 22,160 | 5.66 | 1 | 1 | | ||||||||
| Independent | 1 | 7,156 | 1.83 | 0 | 0 | | ||||||||
| Libertarian | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | | ||||||||
| Green | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | | ||||||||
| Write-ins | – | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | | ||||||||
| Total | 49 | 392,076 | 100.00 | 49 | 49 | |||||||||
Summary by district
In the 2020 Presidential Election, Republican Donald Trump received the most votes in 34 of Nebraska's legislative districts and Democrat Joe Biden received the most votes in 15 districts. Out of the 25 districts which have elections in 2024, there are three districts where Donald Trump won the most votes in 2020 that a Democrat currently represents: District 3, based in Sarpy County (Trump +7%); District 15, based in Dodge County (Trump +33%); and District 49, based in Sarpy County (Trump +12%).
| Biden 50–60% 60–70%
70–80% 80–90% |
Trump 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% |
| District | Incumbent | Candidates[3] | ||||
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| Location | 2020 pres.[4] | Member | Party | First elected |
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| 1 | R+42.9 | Julie Slama | Republican | 2019 (appointed) | Incumbent retired.[5] Republican hold. |
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| 3 | R+6.6 | Carol Blood | Democratic | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
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| 5 | D+21.5 | Mike McDonnell | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic gain. |
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| 7 | D+40.6 | Tony Vargas | Democratic | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
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| 9 | D+44 | John Cavanaugh | Democratic | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. Democratic hold. |
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| 11 | D+70.5 | Terrell McKinney | Democratic | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. Democratic hold. |
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| 13 | D+29.6 | Justin Wayne | Democratic | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
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| 15 | R+33.2 | Lynne Walz | Democratic | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican gain. |
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| 17 | R+25.2 | Joni Albrecht | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| 19 | R+56.5 | Rob Dover | Republican | 2022 (appointed) | Incumbent re-elected. Republican hold. |
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| 21 | R+9.6 | Beau Ballard | Republican | 2023 (appointed) | Incumbent re-elected. Republican hold. |
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| 23 | R+47.5 | Bruce Bostelman | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| 25 | R+4.5 | Carolyn Bosn | Republican | 2023 (Appointed) | Incumbent re-elected. Republican hold. |
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| 27 | D+7.7 | Anna Wishart | Democratic | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
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| 29 | D+23.6 | Eliot Bostar | Democratic | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. Democratic hold. |
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| 31 | R+8 | Kathleen Kauth | Republican | 2022 (appointed) | Incumbent re-elected. Republican hold. |
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| 33 | R+46.7 | Steve Halloran | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| 35 | R+23.4 | Ray Aguilar | Republican | 2020 | Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. |
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| 37 | R+37.4 | John Lowe | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| 39 | R+23.3 | Lou Ann Linehan | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| 41 | R+62.7 | Fred Meyer | Republican | 2023 (appointed) | Incumbent retiring.[40] Republican hold. |
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| 43 | R+68.5 | Tom Brewer | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| 45 | R+5.4 | Rita Sanders | Republican | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. Republican hold. |
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| 47 | R+64.2 | Steve Erdman | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| 49 | R+11.6 | Jen Day | Democratic | 2020 | Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. |
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Retirements
Fifteen incumbents did not seek re-election.
Democrats
- District 3: Carol Blood was term-limited (ran for U.S. Representative).[46]
- District 7: Tony Vargas was term-limited (ran for U.S. Representative).[47]
- District 13: Justin Wayne was term-limited.
- District 15: Lynne Walz was term-limited.
- District 27: Anna Wishart was term-limited.
Republicans
- District 1: Julie Slama retired.[5]
- District 5: Mike McDonnell was term-limited.
- District 17: Joni Albrecht was term-limited.
- District 23: Bruce Bostelman was term-limited.
- District 33: Steve Halloran was term-limited.
- District 37: John Lowe was term-limited.
- District 39: Lou Ann Linehan was term-limited.
- District 41: Fred Meyer retired.[40]
- District 43: Tom Brewer was term-limited.
- District 47: Steve Erdman was term-limited.
Predictions
Redistricting greatly reduced the number of competitive seats in the state, making it almost certain that the chamber would remain in Republican hands.
Statewide
Competitive districts
| District | Incumbent | 2020 Pres.[49] | CNalysis | Results | # | % |
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| 3rd | Carol Blood (retiring) | 51.88% R | Tilt R | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
169 | 1.14% |
| 5th | Mike McDonnell (retiring) | 59.53% D | Very Likely D (flip) | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic gain. |
1,665 | 15.30% |
| 13th | Justin Wayne (retiring) | 63.79% D | Solid D | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
151 | 1.04% |
| 21st | Beau Ballard | 53.58% R | Tossup | Incumbent won re-election. Republican hold. |
1,820 | 10.58% |
| 25th | Carolyn Bosn | 51.38% R | Tilt R | Incumbent won re-election. Republican hold. |
1,443 | 6.02% |
| 27th | Anna Wishart | 52.62% D | Very Likely D | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
699 | 5.10% |
| 31st | Kathleen Kauth | 53.07% R | Lean R | Incumbent won re-election. Republican hold. |
1,600 | 8.12% |
| 35th | Ray Aguilar | 60.53% R | Very Likely R | Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. |
135 | 1.36% |
| 45th | Rita Sanders | 51.15% R | Lean R | Incumbent won re-election. Republican hold. |
875 | 5.74% |
| 49th | Jen Day | 54.69% R | Tilt R (flip) | Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. |
908 | 4.24% |
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:[9]
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District 1 • District 3 • District 5 • District 7 • District 9 • District 11 • District 13 • District 15 • District 17 • District 19 • District 21 • District 23 • District 25 • District 27 • District 29 • District 31 • District 33 • District 35 • District 37 • District 39 • District 41 • District 43 • District 45 • District 47 • District 49 |
District 1
The incumbent was Republican Julie Slama, Incumbent retired, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Dennis Schaardt, businessman and former Pawnee County commissioner, mayor, city councilman and volunteer fire chief.[6][7]
- Robert Hallstrom, lawyer
Eliminated in primary
- Glenda Willnerd, Librarian
Withdrawn
- Bob Holman[f]
- Mike Powers[g]
- Julie Slama, lawyer (incumbent)[50][5]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Dennis Schaardt | 3,258 | 45.13 | |
| Republican | Robert Hallstrom | 2,439 | 33.79 | |
| Democratic | Glenda Willnerd | 1,190 | 16.48 | |
| Republican | Bob Holman (withdrawn) |
332 | 4.60 | |
| Total votes | 7,219 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Robert Hallstrom | 8,905 | 51.75 | |
| Republican | Dennis Schaardt | 8,302 | 48.25 | |
| Total votes | 17,207 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
The incumbent was Democratic Carol Blood, Incumbent term-limited, Democratic hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Victor Rountree, pastor and former United States Air Force chief master sergeant[9][7][52]
- Felix Ungerman, former deputy chief of staff for US Representative Don Bacon[8]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Felix Ungerman | 2,540 | 53.10 | |
| Democratic | Victor Rountree | 2,243 | 46.90 | |
| Total votes | 4,783 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Victor Rountree | 7,494 | 50.57 | |
| Republican | Felix Ungerman | 7,325 | 49.43 | |
| Total votes | 14,819 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 5
The incumbent was Republican Mike McDonnell, Incumbent term limited, Democratic gain.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Gilbert Ayala, unsuccessful candidate in District 5 in 2016 and 2020[7][53][54]
- Margo Juarez, member of the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education[9][55]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Tim Benak, firefighter and adjunct instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha[h][9][56][10]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Margo Juarez | 1,337 | 37.68 | |
| Republican | Gilbert Ayala | 1,276 | 35.96 | |
| Democratic | Flint Harkness | 935 | 26.35 | |
| Total votes | 3,548 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Margo Juarez | 6,275 | 57.65 | |
| Republican | Gilbert Ayala | 4,610 | 42.35 | |
| Total votes | 10,885 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 7
The incumbent was Democratic Tony Vargas, Incumbent term-limited, Democratic hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Dunixi Guereca[9]
- Tim Pendrell, clerk of the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee in the Nebraska Legislature[9][57]
Eliminated in primary
- Christopher Geary, former candidate in the 2010 Nebraska gubernatorial election Republican primary, former candidate for District 7 in 2012 against Jeremy Nordquist, and former candidate in the 2017 Omaha mayoral election.[7]
- Ben Salazar, former lawyer and publisher of the Nuestro Mundo Newspaper[7][58]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Dunixi Guereca | 758 | 33.99 | |
| Democratic | Tim Pendrell | 548 | 24.57 | |
| Independent | Ben Salazar | 499 | 22.38 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Geary | 425 | 19.06 | |
| Total votes | 2,230 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Dunixi Guereca | 4,497 | 57.71 | |
| Democratic | Tim Pendrell | 3,296 | 42.29 | |
| Total votes | 7,793 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 9
The incumbent was Democratic John Cavanaugh, Incumbent running, Democratic hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- John Cavanaugh (incumbent)[9]
- Julia Palzer, attorney and former dean of admissions at Creighton University School of Law[10]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | John Cavanaugh (incumbent) | 4,041 | 70.10 | |
| Republican | Julia Palzer | 1.724 | 29.90 | |
| Total votes | 5,765 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | John Cavanaugh (incumbent) | 10,070 | 70.14 | |
| Republican | Julia Palzer | 4,287 | 29.86 | |
| Total votes | 14,357 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 11
The incumbent was Democratic Terrell McKinney, Incumbent running, Democratic hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Terrell McKinney (incumbent)[9]
Withdrawn, then reenter, Failed to qualify
- Ernie Chambers, former member of the Nebraska Legislature from 1971 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2021[11][59]
Eliminated in primary
- Calandra Cooper[7]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Terrell McKinney (incumbent) | 1,351 | 44.65 | |
| Independent | Ernie Chambers | 1,347 | 44.51 | |
| Independent | Calandra Cooper | 328 | 10.84 | |
| Total votes | 3,026 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Terrell McKinney (incumbent) | 9,025 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 9,025 | 100.00 | ||
District 13
The incumbent was Democratic Justin Wayne, Incumbent term-limited, Democratic hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Nick Batter, attorney and corporate counsel for a construction company[7][60]
- Ashlei Spivey, director of the nonprofit organization I Be Black Girl[7][61]
Eliminated in primary
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Independent | Nick Batter | 2,215 | 37.88 | |
| Democratic | Ashlei Spivey | 1,410 | 24.11 | |
| Democratic | Tracy Hightower-Henne | 1,369 | 23.41 | |
| Republican | Matthew Clough | 853 | 14.59 | |
| Total votes | 5,847 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Ashlei Spivey | 7,307 | 50.52 | |
| Independent | Nick Batter | 7,156 | 49.48 | |
| Total votes | 14,463 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 15
The incumbent was Democratic Lynne Walz, Incumbent term-limited, Republican gain.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Dave "Woody" Wordekemper, firefighter[7][63]
- Roxie Kracl, former chair of the Dodge County Republican Party[7][64]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Chuck Emanuel[7]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Dave Wordekemper | 3,142 | 43.72 | |
| Republican | Roxie Kracl | 1,911 | 25.20 | |
| Republican | Anthony Hanson | 1,360 | 18.93 | |
| Republican | Scott Thomas | 448 | 6.23 | |
| Democratic | Peter Mayberry | 131 | 5.15 | |
| Total votes | 7,186 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Dave Wordekemper | 9,164 | 52.72 | |
| Republican | Roxie Kracl | 8,218 | 47.28 | |
| Total votes | 17,382 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
District 17
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The incumbent was Republican Joni Albrecht, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Mike Albrecht[7]
- Glen Meyer, farmer and chairman of the Thurston County, Nebraska, Board[10]
Eliminated in primary
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Mike Albrecht | 1,674 | 40.67 | |
| Republican | Glen Meyer | 1,328 | 32.26 | |
| Democratic | Cindy Kai | 1,114 | 27.07 | |
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Glen Meyer | 6,042 | 52.30 | |
| Republican | Mike Albrecht | 5,510 | 47.70 | |
| Total votes | 11,552 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 19
Candidates
The incumbent was Republican Rob Dover, Incumbent running, Republican hold.
Advanced to general
- Rob Dover, real estate developer (incumbent, appointed by Governor Pete Ricketts)[15]
- Jeanne Reigle, agriculture producer and former member of the Northeast Community College Board of Governors[14]
Eliminated in primary
- Melissa Temple, former teacher and member of the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District[65]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Jeanne Reigle | 3,071 | 38.85 | |
| Republican | Rob Dover (incumbent) | 2,878 | 36.41 | |
| Democratic | Melissa Temple | 1,956 | 24.74 | |
| Total votes | 7,905 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Rob Dover (incumbent) | 8,992 | 54.57 | |
| Republican | Jeanne Reigle | 7,485 | 45.43 | |
| Total votes | 16,477 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 21
The incumbent was Republican Beau Ballard, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Beau Ballard, business owner (incumbent, appointed by Governor Pete Ricketts)[16]
- Seth Derner, business owner[17]
Eliminated in primary
- Bryan Paseka[7]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Beau Ballard (incumbent) | 3,829 | 54.30 | |
| Democratic | Seth Derner | 2,136 | 30.29 | |
| Democratic | Bryan Paseka | 1,087 | 15.41 | |
| Total votes | 7,052 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Beau Ballard (incumbent) | 9,509 | 55.29 | |
| Democratic | Seth Derner | 7,689 | 44.71 | |
| Total votes | 17,198 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 23
The incumbent was Republican Bruce Bostelman, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Dennis Fujan, farmer[18][19]
- Jared Storm, small-business owner and pilot[18]
Eliminated in primary
- Allie French, small-business owner and founder of Nebraskans Against Government Overreach[20][21]
- Larissa Schultz, nonprofit worker from Yutan, Nebraska[9][22]
- Jacob Wolff, navy veteran[23][24]
- Alan Zavodny, former mayor of David City, Nebraska[20]
Endorsements
Jacob Wolff
Individuals
- Charlie Janssen, former Nebraska State Auditor and former Nebraska state senator from District 15[23]
- Shane Osborn, former Nebraska State Treasurer[23]
Alan Zavodny
Individuals
- Deb Fischer, U.S. senator from Nebraska[20]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Jared Storm | 2,460 | 34.85 | |
| Republican | Dennis Fujan | 1,738 | 24.62 | |
| Republican | Allie French | 1,006 | 14.25 | |
| Democratic | Larissa Schultz | 878 | 12.88 | |
| Republican | Alan Zavodny | 557 | 7.89 | |
| Republican | Jacob Wolff | 420 | 5.95 | |
| Total votes | 7,059 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Jared Storm | 9,569 | 54.86 | |
| Republican | Dennis Fujan | 7,873 | 45.14 | |
| Total votes | 17,442 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 25
The incumbent was Republican Carolyn Bosn, Incumbent running, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Carolyn Bosn, attorney (incumbent, appointed by Governor Jim Pillen)[25]
- Nicki Behmer Popp, realtor and member of the Lincoln Airport Authority[9][26]
Eliminated in primary
- Aurang Zeb, former unsuccessful candidate for city council in Lincoln, Nebraska[7][66]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Carolyn Bosn (incumbent) | 5,968 | 55.35 | |
| Independent Democrat | Nicki Behmer Popp | 4,500 | 41.73 | |
| Democratic | Aurang Zeb | 315 | 2.92 | |
| Total votes | 10,783 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Carolyn Bosn (incumbent) | 12,707 | 53.01 | |
| Independent Democratic | Nicki Behmer Popp | 11,264 | 46.99 | |
| Total votes | 23,971 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 27
The incumbent was Democratic Anna Wishart, Incumbent term-limited, Democratic hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Dawn Liphardt[7]
- Jason Prokop, director of First Five Nebraska[27][10]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Jason Prokop
Individuals
- Anna Wishart, current Nebraska state senator from District 27[10]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Jason Prokop | 2,756 | 56.33 | |
| Republican | Dawn Liphardt | 2,137 | 43.67 | |
| Total votes | 4,893 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Jason Prokop | 7,201 | 52.55 | |
| Republican | Dawn Liphardt | 6,502 | 47.45 | |
| Total votes | 13,703 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 29
The incumbent was Democratic Eliot Bostar, Incumbent term-limited, Democratic hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Eliot Bostar (incumbent), nonprofit executive[9][67]
Withdrawn
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Eliot Bostar (incumbent) | 6,766 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 6,766 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Eliot Bostar (incumbent) | 14,048 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 14,048 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 31
The incumbent was Republican Kathleen Kauth, Incumbent running, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Mary Ann Folchert[9][30]
- Kathleen Kauth (incumbent)[28][29]
Withdrawn
- Jessie McGrath[9]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) | 4,680 | 59.13 | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Folchert | 3,235 | 40.87 | |
| Total votes | 7,915 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) | 10,664 | 54.06 | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Folchert | 9,064 | 45.94 | |
| Total votes | 19,728 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 33
The incumbent was Republican Steve Halloran, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Joshua Frederick, architectural designer, project manager, and veteran[31][69]
- Paul Hamelink, small business owner and former member of the city council of Hastings, Nebraska[31][70]
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Dan Lonowski | 3,475 | 39.92 | |
| Democratic | Michelle Smith | 2,516 | 28.90 | |
| Republican | Paul Hamelink | 1,595 | 18.32 | |
| Republican | Joshua Frederick | 1,120 | 12.86 | |
| Total votes | 8,706 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Dan Lonowski | 11,875 | 67.31 | |
| Democratic | Michelle Smith | 5,767 | 32.69 | |
| Total votes | 17,642 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 35
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The incumbent was Republican Ray Aguilar, Incumbent running, Democratic gain.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Ray Aguilar (incumbent)[28]
- Dan Quick, former state senator from 2016 to 2020[9]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Dan Quick | 1,673 | 51.41 | |
| Republican | Ray Aguilar (incumbent) | 1,581 | 48.59 | |
| Total votes | 3,254 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Dan Quick | 4,997 | 50.68 | |
| Republican | Ray Aguilar (incumbent) | 4,862 | 49.32 | |
| Total votes | 9,859 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 37
The incumbent was Republican John Lowe, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Stan Clouse, mayor of Kearney, Nebraska[33][34]
- Lana Peister, registered nurse and small-business partner[35][36]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Stan Clouse
Individuals
- Galen Hadley, former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature and senator from District 37[34]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Stan Clouse | 3,759 | 57.72 | |
| Republican | Lana Peister | 2,129 | 32.69 | |
| Independent | Nathan Leach | 625 | 9.60 | |
| Total votes | 6,513 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Stan Clouse | 9,776 | 58.77 | |
| Republican | Lana Peister | 6,859 | 41.23 | |
| Total votes | 16,635 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 39
The incumbent was Republican Lou Ann Linehan, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Allison Heimes, attorney and candidate for District 39 in 2020[9][39][13]
- Tony Sorrentino, president and founder of Health Plan Fiduciary Compliance, a firm that advises health plans on complying with federal law; adjunct law professor at Creighton University; and unsuccessful candidate for Nebraska Legislature in 2006 in District 4[38][72]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Tony Sorrentino | 3,881 | 51.11 | |
| Independent Democrat | Allison Heimes | 3,712 | 48.89 | |
| Total votes | 7,593 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Tony Sorrentino | 11,847 | 52.09 | |
| Independent Democrat | Allison Heimes | 10,896 | 47.91 | |
| Total votes | 22,743 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 41
The incumbent was Republican Fred Meyer, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Dan McKeon, agronomy consultant from Amherst, Nebraska[7][73]
- Ethan Clark, agriculture marketing professional from Ord, Nebraska[13]
Eliminated in primary
- Nadine Bane, vice chair of the Greeley County Republican Party[41]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Dan McKeon | 3,316 | 44.84 | |
| Republican | Ethan Clark | 2,926 | 39.56 | |
| Republican | Nadine Bane | 1,154 | 15.60 | |
| Total votes | 7,396 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Dan McKeon | 9,311 | 52.04 | |
| Republican | Ethan Clark | 8,581 | 47.96 | |
| Total votes | 22,743 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 43
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The incumbent was Republican Tom Brewer, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Tanya Storer, cattle rancher, former Cherry County commissioner,[74] and unsuccessful candidate for Nebraska Legislature in 2020[75]
- Tony Tangwall, Dawes County Republican Party leadership[76][7]
Endorsements
Tanya Storer
Individuals
- Deb Fischer, US Senator from Nebraska[74]
- Mike Flood, US Representative from Nebraska's 1st congressional district[74]
- Mike Jacobson, current Nebraska state senator from District 42[74]
- Pete Ricketts, US Senator from Nebraska[74]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Tanya Storer | 5,809 | 58.52 | |
| Republican | Tony Tangwall | 4,112 | 41.48 | |
| Total votes | 9,926 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Tanya Storer | 11,519 | 60.72 | |
| Republican | Tony Tangwall | 7,453 | 39.28 | |
| Total votes | 18,972 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 45
The incumbent was Republican Rita Sanders, Incumbent running, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Sarah Centineo[9]
- Rita Sanders (incumbent)[42]
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Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Rita Sanders (incumbent) | 3,014 | 58.56 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Centineo | 2,133 | 41.44 | |
| Total votes | 5,147 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Rita Sanders (incumbent) | 8,062 | 52.87 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Centineo | 7,187 | 47.13 | |
| Total votes | 15,249 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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The incumbent was Republican Steve Erdman, Incumbent term-limited, Republican hold.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Larry Bolinger, former Republican candidate for United States House of Representatives in 2018 and 2020 and Nebraska Attorney General in 2022 with the Legal Marijuana Now Party[9][44]
- Paul Strommen, deputy mayor and member of the city council of Sidney, Nebraska, and commissioner on the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission[43]
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Paul Strommen | 5,662 | 77.11 | |
| Democratic | Larry Bolinger | 1,681 | 22.89 | |
| Total votes | 7,343 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Paul Strommen | 12,253 | 77.15 | |
| Democratic | Larry Bolinger | 3,630 | 22.85 | |
| Total votes | 15,883 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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The incumbent was Democratic Jen Day, Incumbent running, Republican gain.
Declared
- Bob Andersen, retired Air Force veteran and small-business owner[13]
- Jen Day (incumbent)[9][45]
Eliminated in primary
Predictions
Results
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Jen Day (incumbent) | 2,264 | 42.85 | |
| Republican | Bob Andersen | 1,835 | 34.73 | |
| Republican | Caleb Muhs | 1,184 | 22.41 | |
| Total votes | 5,283 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Bob Andersen | 11,155 | 52.12 | |
| Democratic | Jen Day (incumbent) | 10,247 | 47.88 | |
| Total votes | 21,402 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
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]
- Mike McDonnell of Omaha was elected as a Democrat but switched his affiliation to the Republican Party in April 2024.
- Megan Hunt of Omaha was elected as a Democrat but switched party affiliation to Independent in May 2023.
- Although Nebraska's legislature is unicameral, the officeholders are called Senators.
- The even-numbered districts were elected in 2022 and will be up for election again in 2026.
- Holman appears to have withdrawn as his name was removed from the Secretary of State's list of candidates as well as the Nebraska Republican Party's website, he endorsement Dennis Schaardt.
- Benak did not file to run by the March 1 deadline.
- Previously listed on the website for the Nebraska Democratic Party as running for the Nebraska Legislature in District 45 but is now listed as running for the Bellevue, Nebraska school board.[9]