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2022 Nebraska Legislature election

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.

2022 Nebraska Legislature election
← 2020 November 8, 2022
Officially nonpartisan		 2024 →
25 of the 49 seats in the Nebraska Legislature
25[a] seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Dem
Leader Mike Hilgers
(retired) 		None
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 6, 2021
Leader's seat 21st district
Last election 32 17
Seats won 32 17
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 222,655 89,093
Percentage 68.08% 27.24%
Swing Increase 9.10pp Decrease 12.78pp
     Democratic gain      Republican gain
     Democratic hold      Republican hold
     50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
     50–60%      60–70%
Speaker before election

Mike Hilgers
Republican

Elected Speaker

John Arch
Republican

Retirements

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Term limited

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Democrats

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  1. District 26: Matt Hansen
  2. District 28: Patty Pansing Brooks
  3. District 46: Adam Morfeld

Republicans

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  1. District 4: Robert Hilkemann
  2. District 18: Brett Lindstrom
  3. District 20: John S. McCollister
  4. District 24: Mark Kolterman
  5. District 34: Curt Friesen
  6. District 36: Matt Williams
  7. District 42: Mike Groene
  8. District 44: Dan Hughes
  9. District 48: John Stinner

Not seeking reelection

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Democrats

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  1. District 12: Steve Lathrop retired.

Republicans

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  1. District 40: Tim Gragert retired.

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2022

Close races

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District Winner Party Margin
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

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  • 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]

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

Source:[4]

District 2

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2022 Nebraska's 2nd Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Robert Clements Sarah Slattery
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 9,261 7,117
Percentage 56.55% 43.45%
Senator before election

Robert Clements
Republican

Elected Senator

Robert Clements
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Robert Clements, who ran for re-election.

Declared

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  • Janet Chung, former chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Party[5]
  • Robert Clements, banker (incumbent)[6][7]
  • Sarah Slattery, chef and school food program manager[7][8]
  • Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur[9]

Endorsements

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Janet Chung
Organizations
Sarah Slattery
Organizations
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Nebraska State Education Association[12]
  • Run For Something
Schuyler Windham
Individuals

Disqualified/withdrawn

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  • Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant[13]
Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 2nd Legislative District election, 2022[14]
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 4th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee R. Brad von Gillern Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
Party Republican Independent
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 8,710 7,908
Percentage 52.41% 47.59%
Senator before election

Robert Hilkemann
Republican

Elected Senator

R. Brad von Gillern
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Robert Hilkemann, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

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Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Likely R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 4th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 6th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Machaela Cavanaugh Christian Mirch
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 7,969 6,360
Percentage 55.61% 44.39%
Senator before election

Machaela Cavanaugh
Democratic

Elected Senator

Machaela Cavanaugh
Democratic

The incumbent was Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh, who ran for re-election.

Declared

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Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Lean D October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 6th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 8th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Megan Hunt Marilyn Arant Asher
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 9,322 4,116
Percentage 69.37% 30.63%
Senator before election

Megan Hunt
Democratic

Elected Senator

Megan Hunt
Democratic

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
CNalysis[2] Solid D October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 8th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 10th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Wendy DeBoer Lou Ann Goding
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 7,120 6,197
Percentage 53.47% 46.53%
Senator before election

Wendy DeBoer
Democratic

Elected Senator

Wendy DeBoer
Democratic

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
CNalysis[2] Tilt (flip) November 3 2024


Results

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Nebraska's 10th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Wendy DeBoer (incumbent) 4,176 53.48
Republican Lou Ann Goding 3,632 46.52
Total votes 7,808 100.00
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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2022 Nebraska's 12th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Merv Riepe Robin Richards
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 5,942 5,418
Percentage 52.31% 47.69%
Senator before election

Steve Lathrop
Democratic

Elected Senator

Merv Riepe
Republican

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
CNalysis[2] Lean R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 12th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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
Republican gain from Democratic

District 14

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2022 Nebraska's 14th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee John Arch Cori Villegas
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 9,261 4,524
Percentage 62.70% 37.30%
Senator before election

John Arch
Republican

Elected Senator

John Arch
Republican

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
CNalysis[2] Likely R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 14th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Arch (incumbent) 3,269 57.81
Democratic Cori Villegas 1,431 25.30
Democratic Rob Plugge 955 16.89
Total votes 5,655 100.00
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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2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Ben Hansen Connie Petersen
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote 9,744 4,123
Percentage 70.72% 29.73%
Senator before election

Ben Hansen
Republican

Elected Senator

Ben Hansen
Republican

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
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 16th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 18th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Christy Armendariz Michael Young
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 7,430 5,784
Percentage 56.23% 43.77%
Senator before election

Brett Lindstrom
Republican

Elected Senator

Christy Armendariz
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Brett Lindstrom, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Tilt R November 3 2024

Results

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Nebraska's 18th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Young 2,498 34.53
Republican Christy Armendariz 2,379 32.88
Republican Clarice Jackson 2,358 32.59
Total votes 7,235 100.00
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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2022 Nebraska's 20th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee John Fredrickson Stu Dornan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 8,139 8,057
Percentage 50.25% 49.75%
Senator before election

John McCollister
Republican

Elected Senator

John Fredrickson
Democratic

The incumbent was Republican John McCollister, who ran for re-election.

Declared

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Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Tilt R November 2 2024

Results

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Nebraska's 20th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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
Democratic gain from Republican

District 22

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2022 Nebraska's 22nd Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Mike Moser Roy M. Zach
Party Republican Independent
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 9,561 2,355
Percentage 80.24% 19.76%
Senator before election

Mike Moser
Republican

Elected Senator

Mike Moser
Republican

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
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 22nd Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 24th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Jana Hughes Patrick Hotovy
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote 7,551 6,159
Percentage 55.08% 44.92%
Senator before election

Mark Kolterman
Republican

Elected Senator

Jana Hughes
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Mark Kolterman, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 24th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Patrick Hotovy 4,558 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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2022 Nebraska's 26th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee George Dungan III Russ Barger
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 5,960 5,736
Percentage 50.96% 49.04%
Senator before election

Matt Hansen
Democratic

Elected Senator

George Dungan III
Democratic

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

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George Dungan III
Elected officials
Organizations
Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Likely D October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 26th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 28th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Jane Raybould Roy Christensen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 7,879 3,977
Percentage 66.46% 33.54%
Senator before election

Patty Pansing Brooks
Democratic

Elected Senator

Jane Raybould
Democratic

The incumbent was Democratic Patty Pansing Brooks, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

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Withdrew

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  • Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate[30]

Endorsements

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Jane Raybould
Individuals
Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid D October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 28th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 30th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
   
Nominee Myron Dorn
Party Republican
Popular vote 12,603
Percentage 100.00%
Senator before election

Myron Dorn
Republican

Elected Senator

Myron Dorn
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Myron Dorn, who ran for re-election.

Declared

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 30th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 31st Special Legislature District election
 
← 2020 November 8, 2022 2024 →
     
Nominee Kathleen Kauth Tim Royers
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 8,076 7,306
Percentage 52.50% 49.50%
Senator before election

Kathleen Kauth
Republican

Elected Senator

Kathleen Kauth
Republican

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

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Lean R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 31st Legislative District special election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes %
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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2022 Nebraska's 32nd Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
   
Nominee Tom Brandt
Party Republican
Popular vote 11,253
Percentage 100.00%
Senator before election

Tom Brandt
Republican

Elected Senator

Tom Brandt
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Tom Brandt, who ran for re-election.

Declared

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 32nd Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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

District 34

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2022 Nebraska's 34th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Loren Lippincott Michael Reimers
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote 8,788 4,199
Percentage 67.67% 32.33%
Senator before election

Curt Friesen
Republican

Elected Senator

Loren Lippincott
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Curt Friesen, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

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Did not file

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  • Arron Kowalski, farmer
Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 34th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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

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Declared

Did not file

  • Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner[35]
Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Lean R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 36th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rick Holdcroft 3,465 51.36
Democratic Angie Lauritsen 3,282 48.64
Total votes 6,747 100.00
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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2022 Nebraska's 38th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Dave Murman Tyler R. Cappel
Party Republican Libertarian
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 9,368 5,031
Percentage 65.06% 34.94%
Senator before election

Dave Murman
Republican

Elected Senator

Dave Murman
Republican

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
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 38th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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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2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Barry Dekay Keith F.Kube
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote 9,486 6,494
Percentage 59.36% 40.64%
 
Precinct results
Broxson:      50–60%      60–70%
Nichols:      50–60%
Senator before election

Tim Gragert
Republican

Elected Senator

Barry DeKay
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Tim Gragert, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

Declined

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 40th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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

District 42

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2022 Nebraska's 42nd Legislature District election
 
← 2018 November 8, 2022 2026 →
     
Nominee Mike Jacobson Chris Bruns
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote 6,868 6,497
Percentage 51.39% 48.61%
 
Precinct results
Broxson:      50–60%
Bruns:      50–60%
Senator before election

Mike Jacobson
Republican

Elected Senator

Mike Jacobson
Republican

The incumbent was Republican Mike Jacobson, who ran for re-election.

Declared

Withdrawn/disqualified

  • Mel McNea, retired healthcare executive[42]
Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 42nd Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Bruns 4,031 45.44
Republican Mike Jacobson (incumbent) 3,885 43.79
Republican Brenda Fourtner 956 10.78
Total votes 8,872 100.00
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

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Declared

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 44th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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

District 46

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2022 Nebraska's 46th Special Legislature District election
 
← 2020 November 8, 2022 2024 →
     
Nominee Danielle Conrad James Michael Bowers
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 3,146 2,965
Percentage 51.48% 48.52%
Senator before election

Adam Morfeld
Democratic

Elected Senator

Danielle Conrad
Democratic

The incumbent was Democratic Adam Morfeld, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

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Endorsements

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James Michael Bowers
Elected officials
Labor unions
  • Lincoln Education Association
  • Lincoln Firefighters Association IAFF Local 644
  • Nebraska State AFL–CIO[10]
  • Nebraska State Education Association[12]
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 Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid D October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 46th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
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

District 48

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2022 Nebraska's 48th Legislature District election
 
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Nominee Brian Hardin Don L. Lease II
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote 5,526 5,071
Percentage 52.15% 47.85%
Senator before election

John Stinner
Republican

Elected Senator

Brian Hardin
Republican

The incumbent was Republican John Stinner, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

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  • Talon Cordle
  • Brian Hardin, businessman[48]
  • Don L. Lease II, farmer[49]
  • Scott Shaver
  • Jeremiah Jake Teeple
Predictions
Source Ranking As of
CNalysis[2] Solid R October 3, 2023

Results

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Nebraska's 48th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Hardin 2,638 45.17
Republican Don L. Lease II 1,366 23.39
Republican Scott Shaver 1,314 22.50
Republican Jeremiah Jake Teeple 291 4.98
Republican Talon Cordle 231 3.96
Total votes 5,840 100.00
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

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  1. ^ 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]
  2. ^ Although Nebraska's legislature is unicameral, the officeholders are called Senators.
  3. ^ The odd-numbered districts were elected in 2020 and will be up for election again in 2024.

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "'22 NE Forecast". CNalysis. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
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  4. ^ "2022 General Canvass Book" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Janet Chung Runs for Nebraska Legislature". March 2022.
  6. ^ "State senator of Cass County to seek re-election". Fremont Tribune. 8 July 2021.
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  8. ^ Slattery for legislature Sarah Slattery website
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  11. ^ a b "Political Endorsements". Sierra Club Nebraska Chapter. January 2017.
  12. ^ a b c "State teachers union endorses primary election candidates". 7 April 2022.
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  14. ^ "Unofficial Results: Primary Election". 10 May 2022.
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  31. ^ Gina Dvorak and Brian Mastre (7 June 2022), "Gov. Ricketts appoints Kathleen Kauth to fill Omaha district vacancy", WOWT
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  33. ^ "Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission". nadc.nebraska.gov. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  34. ^ "Angie for Legislature – Press Release | Angie for Legislature".
  35. ^ 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.
  36. ^ "Niobrara rancher running for District 40 seat in Nebraska Legislature". 25 January 2022.
  37. ^ "Clearwater farmer announces his candidacy". 10 March 2022.
  38. ^ "Laurel man enters Dist. 40 Senate race". 24 February 2022.
  39. ^ 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.
  40. ^ "Brenda Fourtner announces candidacy for District 42 unicameral seat". 13 August 2021.
  41. ^ "Mike Jacobson announces campaign for District 42 seat in Legislature". 3 March 2022.
  42. ^ "McNea running for the Nebraska Legislature, District 42". www.knopnews2.com. 28 June 2021.
  43. ^ Pankonin, Russ. "Ed Dunn announces 44th District campaign". www.granttribune.com. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  44. ^ "Teresa Ibach seeks legislative District 44 seat". 4 March 2022.
  45. ^ Erin Bamer (2 August 2022), "Nebraska legislative candidate withdraws from race, leaving rival unopposed in November", Omaha World-Herald
  46. ^ "Lincoln Councilman Bowers announces run for legislature". 1011 Now. 24 March 2021.
  47. ^ "Danielle Conrad, Roy Christensen announce runs for Legislature at filing deadline". Lincoln Journal Star. 1 March 2022.
  48. ^ "Hardin to announce a run for District 48 Senator". 27 November 2021.
  49. ^ "Don Lease II launches state senate campaign". 31 January 2022.
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