2026 Nebraska General Election

2026 Nebraska Primary Election

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Jocelyn J. Brasher | In the Spotlight | mbj.com

Jocelyn Brasher has a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Auburn University and a law degree from Creighton University.

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She previously worked as a litigation attorney at Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP, a felony prosecutor at the Dodge County Attorney's Office, an assistant attorney general in the Consumer Protection Bureau of the Nebraska attorney general's office, and the division leader of the child support enforcement division of the Dawson County Attorney's Office.

Jocelyn previously served as the Deputy Attorney General for the Nebraska Attorney General's Office.

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Jocelyn's campaign for Nebraska attorney general is her first run for public office.

Said, "Since becoming licensed in 2016, she has practiced law in Dawson and Douglas Counties and spent five years in the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Bureau—a financial watchdog for fraud, deception, and unfair business practices."

Worked five years for the Nebraska attorney general's Consumer Protection Bureau, the state's "where she was responsible for both investigating and enforcing state and federal consumer protection laws in industries ranging from financial services, health care, education, autos, pharmaceuticals, charitable fraud, among many others."

As a deputy Dodge County attorney, headed multi-state investigations and prosecuted crimes.

- Worked five years for the Nebraska attorney general's Consumer Protection Bureau, the state's "where she was responsible for both investigating and enforcing state and federal consumer protection laws in industries ranging from financial services, health care, education, autos, pharmaceuticals, charitable fraud, among many others."
- As a deputy Dodge County attorney, headed multi-state investigations and prosecuted crimes.

Legal Experience

Supports the legalization of medical cannabis.

Said she "is committed to keeping Nebraska’s children safe; and will prioritize protections for children."

Said she "believes in supporting law enforcement with the training, resources, and legal guidance they need, while upholding professionalism, accountability, and public trust."

Said she "believes in strong border security, safe communities, and the Constitution. As Attorney General, she will work to ensure immigration enforcement in Nebraska complies with constitutional requirements and due process."

Plans to "combat the opioid crisis that continues to plague Nebraska communities. "

- Supports the legalization of medical cannabis.
- Said she "is committed to keeping Nebraska’s children safe; and will prioritize protections for children."
- Said she "believes in supporting law enforcement with the training, resources, and legal guidance they need, while upholding professionalism, accountability, and public trust."
- Said she "believes in strong border security, safe communities, and the Constitution. As Attorney General, she will work to ensure immigration enforcement in Nebraska complies with constitutional requirements and due process."
- Plans to "combat the opioid crisis that continues to plague Nebraska communities. "

Public Safety

Supports stronger antitrust enforcement to promote competition, prevent monopolies, and crack down on price gouging.

Said she "believes protecting Nebraska consumers is one of the Attorney General’s most important responsibilities," and "will make life more affordable for Nebraskans by ensuring the Attorney General’s Office remains a strong, independent watchdog for consumers."

Said she "supports strong, responsible oversight of the health care industry, (including hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceuticals) to promote affordability and protect access to care."

- Supports stronger antitrust enforcement to promote competition, prevent monopolies, and crack down on price gouging.
- Said she "believes protecting Nebraska consumers is one of the Attorney General’s most important responsibilities," and "will make life more affordable for Nebraskans by ensuring the Attorney General’s Office remains a strong, independent watchdog for consumers."
- Said she "supports strong, responsible oversight of the health care industry, (including hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceuticals) to promote affordability and protect access to care."

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- The attorney general leads the Nebraska Department of Justice, serving as the chief representative of Nebraskans in all civil proceedings. They also provide legal compliance recommendations to state officials and agencies.
- The attorney general prosecutes consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices. They also educate consumers to help them avoid fraudulent business activities and scams.
- The attorney general helps prosecute high-level criminals and health care professionals who violate health regulations and drug laws. They also provide assistance to local prosecutors handling these crimes.
- The attorney general oversees the ballot initiative process, assigning a ballot title and writing the ballot question and the effect for or against the initiative.
- The attorney general is elected in a partisan, statewide election to a four-year term. They must be a registered voter in the state and affiliated with the political party they run under immediately preceding the election.
- The attorney general earns a yearly salary of $95,000.

The chief attorney representing Nebraskans in court.

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