2026 Nebraska General Election

2026 Nebraska Primary Election

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Regents: District 5 - Nebraska Voter Guide - Flatwater Free Press

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Gary is from Auburn. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Gary has three children.

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Gary previously ran for University of Nebraska Board of Regents, District 5 in 2024 and Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors, Subdivision 4 in 2022, but did not win.

Gary is a retired farmer. He previously worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad and served in the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Believes "the social programs that support Nebraska’s seniors, veterans, and families [...] are a sacred trust, and will fight to ensure these vital services are protected and managed with integrity.

- Believes "the social programs that support Nebraska’s seniors, veterans, and families [...] are a sacred trust, and will fight to ensure these vital services are protected and managed with integrity.
- Supports reducing property tax rates.

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As of March 5, 2026, Gary L. Rogge’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports a "platform that rejects partisan gridlock in favor of common-sense solutions that benefit all 93 counties."

Supports "the state’s right to manage its own resources, education, and economy without interference from" the federal government.

- Supports a "platform that rejects partisan gridlock in favor of common-sense solutions that benefit all 93 counties."
- Supports "the state’s right to manage its own resources, education, and economy without interference from" the federal government.

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Jacy Todd is from Alliance, Nebraska. He graduated from Centura High School. He is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran. Jacy and his wife, Pam, have 5 children, 3 grandchildren and currently reside in York, Nebraska.

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Jacy Todd is from Alliance, Nebraska. He graduated from Centura High School. Jacy lives with his wife, Pam, and their five kids in York, Nebraska.

Jacy previously worked as a notary public. 

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Jacy is the co-owner of Herban Pulse, a CBD health and wellness retail store. He previously worked as a notary public. Jacy served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic for three years. He also served in the Nebraska National Guard.

Jacy previously ran for Nebraska governor in 2026 but did not win.

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Jacy's campaign for Nebraska Governor is his first run for public office.

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Supports reducing taxes for families, farmers, and businesses.

Plans to do a complete audit of the state government, promising to use any savings found to be applied to property tax relief for families, farmers, and businesses.

- Plans to do a complete audit of the state government, promising to use any savings found to be applied to property tax relief for families, farmers, and businesses.

Opposes gun control, saying "I’ll stand against unconstitutional gun grabs, protect our right to self-defense, and ensure Nebraska remains a stronghold for liberty. Our guns, our rights, no compromises."

Supports the police, saying "Nebraska’s law enforcement officers deserve our unwavering support – not defunding, disrespect, or dangerous policies that tie their hands. I’ll ensure they have the resources, training, and legal protection needed to keep our streets safe."

- Opposes gun control, saying "I’ll stand against unconstitutional gun grabs, protect our right to self-defense, and ensure Nebraska remains a stronghold for liberty. Our guns, our rights, no compromises."
- Supports the police, saying "Nebraska’s law enforcement officers deserve our unwavering support – not defunding, disrespect, or dangerous policies that tie their hands. I’ll ensure they have the resources, training, and legal protection needed to keep our streets safe."

Supports the legalization of medical marijuana.

Supports the legalization of medical cannabis, wanting Nebraska to lead the way on medical cannabis research and innovation.

- Supports the legalization of medical cannabis, wanting Nebraska to lead the way on medical cannabis research and innovation.

Supports parental rights in education, including curriculum decisions and school choice.

- Supports parental rights in education, including curriculum decisions and school choice.

As of March 5, 2026, Jacy Todd’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a U.S. Army and Nebraska National Guard veteran, promises to leave no "Nebraska Veteran" behind.

Supports prioritizing national security and local jobs by advocating for strict policies that protect domestic resources from being sold to foreign buyers.

- As a U.S. Army and Nebraska National Guard veteran, promises to leave no "Nebraska Veteran" behind.
- Supports prioritizing national security and local jobs by advocating for strict policies that protect domestic resources from being sold to foreign buyers.

Said, "Election integrity is a top priority – every legal vote must count, and every citizen deserves trust in our electoral process. I’ll push for secure ballot handling and thorough audits to prevent fraud and uphold transparency. Nebraska elections should be fair, accurate, and beyond reproach. Our democracy depends on it."

- Said, "Election integrity is a top priority – every legal vote must count, and every citizen deserves trust in our electoral process. I’ll push for secure ballot handling and thorough audits to prevent fraud and uphold transparency. Nebraska elections should be fair, accurate, and beyond reproach. Our democracy depends on it."

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Was convicted of 24 misdemeanors regarding the improper notarization of petition pages for medical cannabis initiatives outside of the presence of petition circulators in 2024.

- Was convicted of 24 misdemeanors regarding the improper notarization of petition pages for medical cannabis initiatives outside of the presence of petition circulators in 2024.

Jacy Todd

- Was convicted of 24 misdemeanors regarding the improperly notarization of petition pages for medical cannabis initiatives outside of the presence of petition circulators in 2024.

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Supports prioritizing "national security and local livelihoods" by implementing strict policies to ensure that resources remain with citizens rather than "overseas buyers."

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Jim Pillen grew up in Platte County. He has a bachelor's degree in animal science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a veterinary degree from Kansas State University. Jim has a wife, four children, and seven grandchildren. 

Jim owns Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics. 

Jim currently serves as Nebraska's governor. He was first elected in 2022. 

Believes the property tax system is broken and advocates for limiting local spending growth and modernizing the tax structure to effectively address high property taxes.

Believes the property tax system is broken and advocates for limiting local spending growth and modernizing the tax structure to address high property taxes.

Believes there is no room for wasteful government spending and that people should keep more of their earnings, emphasizing that the government should not take more than necessary.

Believes people should keep more of their earnings, emphasizing that the government should not take more than necessary.

Supports investing in statewide infrastructure, including expanding broadband access and improving roads, to harness economic potential.

States he will "oppose anything that will put government bureaucrats between patients and doctors and any policy that penalizes hard-work or incentivizes government dependency."

- Believes the property tax system is broken and advocates for limiting local spending growth and modernizing the tax structure to address high property taxes.
- Believes people should keep more of their earnings, emphasizing that the government should not take more than necessary.
- Supports investing in statewide infrastructure, including expanding broadband access and improving roads, to harness economic potential.
- States he will "oppose anything that will put government bureaucrats between patients and doctors and any policy that penalizes hard-work or incentivizes government dependency."

Opposes gun control measures and supports the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Opposes calls to defund the police and emphasizes the importance of supporting law enforcement and first responders.

- Opposes gun control measures.
- Opposes calls to defund the police and emphasizes the importance of supporting law enforcement and first responders.

Opposes abortion access and supports adoption options for mothers and families in crisis.

Supports prohibiting biological males from joining female sports teams and mandates separate restrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex in schools and state agencies.

Supports prohibiting "biological males from joining female sports teams" and mandates separate restrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex in schools and state agencies.

- Opposes abortion access and supports adoption options for mothers and families in crisis.
- Supports prohibiting "biological males from joining female sports teams" and mandates separate restrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex in schools and state agencies.

Opposes the inclusion of "anti-American ideology" such as the "1619 project" and "critical race theory" in Nebraska classrooms, supporting parental rights in education.

Opposes the inclusion of "anti-American ideology" in classrooms. 

Supports options for parents and pathways for students to secure jobs in Nebraska's workforce, including trade learning and degrees from state or private colleges.

Opposes critical race theory, education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.

- Opposes the inclusion of "anti-American ideology" in classrooms. 
- Supports options for parents and pathways for students to secure jobs in Nebraska's workforce, including trade learning and degrees from state or private colleges.
- Opposes critical race theory, education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.

Opposes federal overreach in agriculture and unnecessary regulations, advocating for innovation in Nebraska agriculture and resisting efforts to promote alternatives like fake meat.

- Opposes federal overreach in agriculture and unnecessary regulations, advocating for innovation in Nebraska agriculture and resisting efforts to promote alternatives like fake meat.

For Candidate Jim Pillen on Issue public-safety: Advocates for enforcing immigration laws and addressing the resulting issues at state and local levels, citing national security threats from the current immigration policy.

Advocates for enforcing immigration laws and addressing the resulting issues at state and local levels, citing national security threats.

- Advocates for enforcing immigration laws and addressing the resulting issues at state and local levels, citing national security threats.

As of March 5, 2026, Jim Pillen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Opposes abortion access and supports adoption options for mothers and families in crisis.

- Supports prohibiting "biological males from joining female sports teams" and mandates separate restrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex in schools and state agencies.
- Opposes critical race theory, education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.

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Calls for enforcement of immigration laws and reform to address national security threats and local government issues stemming from the current immigration policy.

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John is from Stanley, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. John lives in Hastings, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, John Birch Society, and Missionaries of Charity

John previously ran for U.S. representative for Nebraska's 3rd District in 2024, but did not win.

John Walz running for Nebraska's Third Congressional District

John works as the owner of Food Cupboard discount grocery stores in Hastings and Grand Island. He previously worked as an engineering manager at Biofuel Energy, a corporate maintenance and engineering manager at Didion Milling, Inc., and an engineer at Sta-Care. John served for five years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

As of March 5, 2026, John Walz did not have a website or any information online.

John Walz

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Sal Holguin's campaign for Nebraska governor is his first time running for public office.

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As of March 5, 2026, Sal Holguin did not have a website or any information online.

Sal Holguin

As of March 5, 2026, Sal Holguin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sheila is from Randolph, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She lives with her family in the Sandhills.

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Sheila J. Korth-Focken earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master's degree in environmental policy from the London School of Economics. She is married and a mother.

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Sheila works as a policy consultant with three years of experience as a senior policy analyst at a nonpartisan budget watchdog. She also worked as a city administrator in Randolph, Nebraska, for a year.

Sheila J. Korth-Focken's campaign for Nebraska Governor is her first entry into politics.

Sheila's campaign for Nebraska Governor is her first entry into politics.

Said, "Support opportunities for farmers and ranchers, especially trade"

Advocates for opportunities for farmers and ranchers, especially trade.

Said, "We will significantly lower your taxes, putting more money in your pocket. Your income, sales & property taxes will decline by at least 25% in my 1st year, with additional relief in Years 2-4. I have a specific plan to achieve tax reductions."

Promises to lower income, sales & property taxes by at least 25% in her 1st year, with additional relief in Years 2-4.

Said, "Eliminate unnecessary fees & paperwork, helping individuals, farmers, ranchers & businesses"

Wants to eliminate "unnecessary fees & paperwork, helping individuals, farmers, ranchers & businesses."

- Advocates for opportunities for farmers and ranchers, especially trade.
- Promises to lower income, sales & property taxes by at least 25% in her 1st year, with additional relief in Years 2-4.
- Wants to eliminate "unnecessary fees & paperwork, helping individuals, farmers, ranchers & businesses."

Said, "Staunchly defend our laws, including Nebraskans' right to bear arms - our 2nd amendment"

Said, "Enforce our laws so crime decreases, instead of blaming and prosecuting victims."

Aims to enforce laws so crime decreases, instead of "blaming and prosecuting victims."

- Opposes firearm regulations.
- Aims to enforce laws so crime decreases, instead of "blaming and prosecuting victims."

Supports respecting the will of Nebraska voters regarding medical marijuana.

- Supports respecting the will of Nebraska voters regarding medical marijuana.
- Opposes abortion access.

As of March 5, 2026, Sheila J. Korth-Focken’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sheila J. Korth-Focken

Said, "Eliminate earmarks which give your money to one entity or individual, oftentimes a lobbyist or campaign donor"

Said, "Prevent the government from taking your land, money, and resources"

- The governor is the chief executive of the state and is tasked with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. He also serves as the commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces within Nebraska.
- The governor serves as the chief budget officer and must present a complete budget for the state’s continued business to the state legislature.
- The governor signs or vetoes bills passed by the state legislature, with any vetos potentially bypassed by a supermajority within the state legislature.
- The governor appoints officers and fills vacancies in state offices.
- The governor is elected in a partisan, statewide election to a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms. They must be affiliated with the political party they run under, a state resident, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and at least 30 years old immediately preceding the election.
- The governor earns a yearly salary of $105,000.

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