Tom Brandt
American farmer and politician (born 1959)
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Tom Brandt (born December 1, 1959) is an American politician. A Republican, he has been representing District 32 in the Nebraska Legislature since January 9, 2019.
Tom Brandt | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 32nd district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Ebke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1959 Beatrice, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Sandra Rodriguez (m. 1988) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS) |
Personal life
Brandt was born in Beatrice, Nebraska. After graduating from Tri-County Middle/Senior High School in 1978, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and mechanized agriculture from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1982.[1][2]
Prior to entering politics, Brandt worked as an industrial engineer at Oscar Mayer, Louis Rich, and IBP. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 2018 and assumed office on January 9, 2019.[3] Brandt was a member of the Farm Credit Services of America Advisory Council, Southeast Nebraska Corn Growers, and Board of Directors of the Farmers Cooperative Dorchester.[4]
Electoral history
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| 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 | ||||
Nebraska State Legislature
As of 2025, Brandt is the Chair for the Natural Resources Committee, and a member of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee, Committee On Committees, Building Maintenance, and the Statewide Tourism And Recreational Water Access and Resource Sustainability Committee.[7][8][9]
District 32 of Nebraska's Legislative District includes a small portion of the southwest section of Lancaster County, and the entire counties of Fillmore, Saline, Thayer, and Jefferson in the southeast Nebraska.[10]
LGBTQA+
Brandt is against allowing gender affirming care for minors. He is also against transgender students playing in boy/girls sports that do not match with gender assigned at birth.[11][12]
Abortion Rights
Brandt is pro-life and against abortion.[13]
Gun Rights
Brandt voted on two measures to allow Nebraskans to conceal and carry without a permit.[14]
Marijuana
Brandt voted against the legalization of consumable hemp products like Delta-8.[15]
