(Redirected from 2022 Nebraska State Legislature election)
2022 Nebraska Legislature election
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November 8, 2022
Officially nonpartisan |
2024 → |
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25 of the 49 seats in the Nebraska Legislature
25 seats needed for a majority |
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Majority party
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Minority party
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Dem
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| Leader
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Mike Hilgers
(retired)
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None
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| Party
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Republican
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Democratic
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| Leader since
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January 6, 2021
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| Leader's seat
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21st district
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| Last election
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32
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17
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| Seats won
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32
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17
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| Seat change
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| Popular vote
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222,655
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89,093
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| Percentage
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68.08%
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27.24%
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| Swing
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 9.10pp
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 12.78pp
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Results by gains and holds 
Results by winning party vote share Democratic gain Republican gain
Democratic hold Republican hold
50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
50–60% 60–70% |
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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 in the 24 even-numbered seats of the 49 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.
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
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2022
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Close races
| District
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Winner
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Party
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Margin
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| 4
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R. Brad von Gillern
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Republican
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4.82%
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| 10
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Wendy DeBoer
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Democratic
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6.94%
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| 12
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Merv Riepe
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Republican (flip)
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4.62%
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| 20
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John Fredrickson
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Democratic (flip)
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0.5%
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| 26
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George Dungan III
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Democratic
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1.92%
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| 31 (special)
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Kathleen Kauth
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Republican
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5.0%
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| 42
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Mike Jacobson
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Republican
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2.78%
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| 46
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Danielle Conrad
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Democratic
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2.96%
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| 48
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Brian Hardin
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Republican
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4.3%
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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:
Source:
District 2
2022 Nebraska's 2nd Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Robert Clements, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Janet Chung, former chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Party
- Robert Clements, banker (incumbent)
- Sarah Slattery, chef and school food program manager
- Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur
Endorsements
Janet Chung
Organizations
Sarah Slattery
Organizations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Nebraska State Education Association
- Run For Something
Schuyler Windham
Individuals
Disqualified/withdrawn
- Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 4
2022 Nebraska's 4th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Robert Hilkemann, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Likely R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 6
2022 Nebraska's 6th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Machaela Cavanaugh, nonprofit development director (incumbent)
- Elizabeth Hallgren
- Christian Mirch
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Lean D
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 8
2022 Nebraska's 8th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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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)
- Katie Opitz
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid D
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 10
2022 Nebraska's 10th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Democratic Wendy DeBoer, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Wendy DeBoer, lawyer and academic (incumbent)
- Lou Ann Goding, former Omaha Public Schools board president
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Tilt (flip)
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November 3, 2024
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Results
District 12
2022 Nebraska's 12th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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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
- Robin Richards, Vice President of the Ralston Public Schools Board
- Merv Riepe, former state senator
Did not file
- Bryce Lukowski, conservative activist
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Lean R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 14
2022 Nebraska's 14th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican John Arch, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- John Arch, former healthcare executive (incumbent)
- Rob Plugge, software developer
- Cori Villegas, healthcare worker and after-school program volunteer
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Likely R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 16
2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Ben Hansen, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Ben Hansen, chiropractor (incumbent)
- Connie Petersen, psychologist
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 18
2022 Nebraska's 18th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Brett Lindstrom, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Tilt R
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November 3, 2024
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Results
District 20
2022 Nebraska's 20th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican John McCollister, who ran for re-election.
Declared
- Stu Dornan, attorney
- John Fredrickson, mental health provider and adjunct professor
- Julie Fredrickson, realtor
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Tilt R
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November 2, 2024
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Results
District 22
2022 Nebraska's 22nd Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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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)
- Roy M. Zach, candidate for this seat in 2010
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 24
2022 Nebraska's 24th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Mark Kolterman, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Patrick Hotovy, physician
- Jana Hughes, member of the Seward Public School Board
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 26
2022 Nebraska's 26th Legislature District election
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November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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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
- Bob Van Valkenburg, business owner and perennial candidate
- Larry Weixelman, candidate for this seat in 2014
Endorsements
George Dungan III
Elected officials
Organizations
- Nebraska State AFL–CIO
- Nebraska State Education Association
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska
- Sierra Club Nebraska chapter
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Likely D
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 28
2022 Nebraska's 28th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Democratic Patty Pansing Brooks, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Withdrew
- Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate
Endorsements
Jane Raybould
Individuals
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid D
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 30
2022 Nebraska's 30th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Myron Dorn, who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
Nebraska's 30th Legislative District election, 2022
| Primary election
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| Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Myron Dorn (incumbent)
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9,024
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100.00
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| Total votes
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9,024
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100.00
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| General election
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Republican
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Myron Dorn (incumbent)
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12,603
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100.00
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| Total votes
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12,603
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100.00
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Republican hold
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District 31 (Special)
2022 Nebraska's 31st Special Legislature District election
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The incumbent was Republican Kathleen Kauth, who ran for being elected, after who was appointed.
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.
Declared
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Lean R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 32
2022 Nebraska's 32nd Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Tom Brandt, who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
Nebraska's 32nd Legislative District election, 2022
| Primary election
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| Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Tom Brandt (incumbent)
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8,077
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100.00
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| Total votes
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8,077
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100.00
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| General election
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Republican
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Tom Brandt (incumbent)
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11,253
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100.00
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| Total votes
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11,253
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100.00
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Republican hold
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District 34
2022 Nebraska's 34th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican Curt Friesen, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Did not file
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 36
Declared
Did not file
- Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Lean R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 38
2022 Nebraska's 38th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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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)
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 40
2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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 Precinct results
Broxson: 50–60% 60–70%
Nichols: 50–60% |
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The incumbent was Republican Tim Gragert, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Declined
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 42
2022 Nebraska's 42nd Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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 Precinct results
Broxson: 50–60%
Bruns: 50–60% |
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The incumbent was Republican Mike Jacobson, who ran for re-election.
Declared
Withdrawn/disqualified
- Mel McNea, retired healthcare executive
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 44
Declared
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 46
2022 Nebraska's 46th Special Legislature District election
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The incumbent was Democratic Adam Morfeld, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- James Michael Bowers, Lincoln city councilman
- Danielle Conrad, former Nebraska State Senator
- James Herrold
Endorsements
James Michael Bowers
Elected officials
Labor unions
- Lincoln Education Association
- Lincoln Firefighters Association IAFF Local 644
- Nebraska State AFL–CIO
- Nebraska State Education Association
Organizations
News media
Danielle Conrad
Elected officials
Individuals
Organizations
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska (co-endorsed with Bowers)
- Sierra Club Chapter of Nebraska
News media
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid D
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October 3, 2023
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Results
District 48
2022 Nebraska's 48th Legislature District election
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| ← 2018 |
November 8, 2022 |
2026 → |
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The incumbent was Republican John Stinner, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
- Talon Cordle
- Brian Hardin, businessman
- Don L. Lease II, farmer
- Scott Shaver
- Jeremiah Jake Teeple
Predictions
| Source
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Ranking
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As of
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| CNalysis
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Solid R
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October 3, 2023
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Results
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.
- 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.
References
- Metzler, Brandon (19 January 2023), "Rule 7, Section 10", Rules of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature (PDF), p. 53,
A two-thirds majority of the elected members shall be required for the cloture motion to be successful.
- ^ "'22 NE Forecast". CNalysis. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- "2022 Democratic Candidates". Nebraska Democratic Party. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- "2022 General Canvass Book" (PDF).
- "Janet Chung Runs for Nebraska Legislature". March 2022.
- "State senator of Cass County to seek re-election". Fremont Tribune. 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Nebraska Secretary of State" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 January 2022.
- Slattery for legislature Sarah Slattery website
- "Press Release: "Schuyler Windham Announces Run for Nebraska State Legislative District #2"". 10 July 2021.
- ^ "LABOR: Elections 2022". 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Political Endorsements". Sierra Club Nebraska Chapter. January 2017.
- ^ "State teachers union endorses primary election candidates". 7 April 2022.
- "About | Michelle Bates For Legislture". BatesForLegislature. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- "Unofficial Results: Primary Election". 10 May 2022.
- "Filibuster dooms GOP plan for new legislative districts in Nebraska". Lincoln Journal Star. 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Nebraska Legislature - Senator Listing". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- Lou Ann Goding website
- "Haile Kucera website". Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- "Robin Richards website".
- Meet the candidates. Bryce Lukowski Archived 21 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine voicesofnebraska.com
- "Rob Plugge | Candidate for Nebraska's 14th Legislative District". Rob Plugge for Nebraska. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- "Vote Cori Villegas | Legislative District 14". Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- "Christy for Nebraska Legislature". Christy for Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- "Locals vying for statewide offices". 3 March 2022.
- "Seward resident announces candidacy for District 24 seat". 20 October 2021.
- "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov.
- "Lincoln council member Jane Raybould to run for Legislature". 1011now.com. Associated Press. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- Gina Dvorak and Brian Mastre (7 June 2022), "Gov. Ricketts appoints Kathleen Kauth to fill Omaha district vacancy", WOWT
- "Royers for Nebraska". Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- "Angie for Legislature – Press Release | Angie for Legislature".
- Clipper-Herald, Brian Neben Lexington (19 May 2021). "Callaway native Jim Jenkins announces his candidacy for Nebraska's District 36 legislative seat". Lexington Clipper-Herald. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- "Niobrara rancher running for District 40 seat in Nebraska Legislature". 25 January 2022.
- "Clearwater farmer announces his candidacy". 10 March 2022.
- "Laurel man enters Dist. 40 Senate race". 24 February 2022.
- Vigil, Job (26 July 2021). "Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns announces run for District 42 Legislature seat". North Platte Nebraska's Newspaper. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- "Brenda Fourtner announces candidacy for District 42 unicameral seat". 13 August 2021.
- "Mike Jacobson announces campaign for District 42 seat in Legislature". 3 March 2022.
- "McNea running for the Nebraska Legislature, District 42". www.knopnews2.com. 28 June 2021.
- Pankonin, Russ. "Ed Dunn announces 44th District campaign". www.granttribune.com. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- "Teresa Ibach seeks legislative District 44 seat". 4 March 2022.
- Erin Bamer (2 August 2022), "Nebraska legislative candidate withdraws from race, leaving rival unopposed in November", Omaha World-Herald
- "Lincoln Councilman Bowers announces run for legislature". 1011 Now. 24 March 2021.
- "Danielle Conrad, Roy Christensen announce runs for Legislature at filing deadline". Lincoln Journal Star. 1 March 2022.
- "Hardin to announce a run for District 48 Senator". 27 November 2021.
- "Don Lease II launches state senate campaign". 31 January 2022.
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