2022 Nebraska Legislature election explained

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska Legislature election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2020 Nebraska Legislature election
Previous Year:	2020
Next Election:	2024 Nebraska Legislature election
Next Year:	2024
Seats For Election:	25 of the 49 seats in the Nebraska Legislature
Majority Seats:	25
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Leader1:	Mike Hilgers (retired)
Color1:	E81B23
Party1:	Republican
Leader Since1:	January 6, 2021
Leaders Seat1:	21st district
Last Election1:	32
Seats1:	32
Popular Vote1:	222,655
Percentage1:	68.08%
Swing1:	9.10pp
Image1:	File:Mike Hilgers.jpg
Leader2:	None
Color2:	3333FF
Party2:	Democratic
Last Election2:	17
Seats2:	17
Popular Vote2:	89,093
Percentage2:	27.24%
Swing2:	12.78pp
Speaker
Before Election:	Mike Hilgers
Before Party:	Republican
After Election:	John Arch
After Party:	Republican

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

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

Republicans

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

Democrats

1. District 12: Steve Lathrop retired.

Republicans

1. District 40: Tim Gragert retired.

Close races

!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

• 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:^[2]

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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:^[3]

District 2

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 2nd Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 2
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 2
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Robert Clements
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	9,261
Percentage1:	56.55%
Nominee2:	Sarah Slattery
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	7,117
Percentage2:	43.45%
Senator
Before Election:	Robert Clements
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Robert Clements
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Janet Chung, former chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Party^[4]
• Robert Clements, banker (incumbent)^{[5] [6]}
• Sarah Slattery, chef and school food program manager^[7]
• Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur^[8]

Disqualified/withdrawn

• Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant^[9]

Predictions

Results

District 4

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 4th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 4
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 4
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	R. Brad von Gillern
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	8,710
Percentage1:	52.41%
Nominee2:	Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
Party2:	Independent politician
Alliance2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	7,908
Percentage2:	47.59%
Senator
Before Election:	Robert Hilkemann
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	R. Brad von Gillern
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek^[6]
• R. Brad von Gillern^[6]

Predictions

Results

District 6

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 6th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 6
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 6
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Machaela Cavanaugh
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	7,969
Percentage1:	55.61%
Nominee2:	Christian Mirch
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	6,360
Percentage2:	44.39%
Senator
Before Election:	Machaela Cavanaugh
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Machaela Cavanaugh
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

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

Declared

• Machaela Cavanaugh, nonprofit development director (incumbent)^{[10] [11]}
• Elizabeth Hallgren^[6]
• Christian Mirch^[6]

Predictions

Results

District 8

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 8th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 8
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 8
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	Megan Hunt bio.jpg
Nominee1:	Megan Hunt
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	9,322
Percentage1:	69.37%
Nominee2:	Marilyn Arant Asher
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	4,116
Percentage2:	30.63%
Senator
Before Election:	Megan Hunt
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Megan Hunt
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democratic Megan Hunt, who ran for re-election.

Declared

• Marilyn Arant Asher
• Megan Hunt, small business owner (incumbent)^[11]
• Katie Opitz

Predictions

Results

District 10

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 10th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 10
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 10
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Wendy DeBoer
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	7,120
Percentage1:	53.47%
Nominee2:	Lou Ann Goding
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	6,197
Percentage2:	46.53%
Senator
Before Election:	Wendy DeBoer
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Wendy DeBoer
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democratic Wendy DeBoer, who ran for re-election.

Declared

• Wendy DeBoer, lawyer and academic (incumbent)^[11]
• Lou Ann Goding, former Omaha Public Schools board president^[12]

Predictions

Results

District 12

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 12th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 12
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 12
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	Merv Riepe (35592517331).jpg
Nominee1:	Merv Riepe
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	5,942
Percentage1:	52.31%
Nominee2:	Robin Richards
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	5,418
Percentage2:	47.69%
Senator
Before Election:	Steve Lathrop
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Merv Riepe
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Democratic Steve Lathrop, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

• Bob Borgeson, union leader
• Haile Kucera, small business owner^[13]
• Robin Richards, Vice President of the Ralston Public Schools Board^[14]
• Merv Riepe, former state senator

Did not file

• Bryce Lukowski, conservative activist^[15]

Predictions

Results

District 14

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 14th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 14
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 14
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	John Arch
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	9,261
Percentage1:	62.70%
Nominee2:	Cori Villegas
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	4,524
Percentage2:	37.30%
Senator
Before Election:	John Arch
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	John Arch
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• John Arch, former healthcare executive (incumbent)^[11]
• Rob Plugge, software developer^[16]
• Cori Villegas, healthcare worker and after-school program volunteer^[17]

Predictions

Results

District 16

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 16
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 16
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Ben Hansen
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	9,744
Percentage1:	70.72%
Nominee2:	Connie Petersen
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	4,123
Percentage2:	29.73%
Senator
Before Election:	Ben Hansen
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Ben Hansen
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Ben Hansen, who ran for re-election.

Declared

• Ben Hansen, chiropractor (incumbent)^[11]
• Connie Petersen, psychologist

Predictions

Results

District 18

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 18th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 18
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 18
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Christy Armendariz
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	7,430
Percentage1:	56.23%
Nominee2:	Michael Young
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	5,784
Percentage2:	43.77%
Senator
Before Election:	Brett Lindstrom
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Christy Armendariz
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Christy Armendariz^[18]
• Clarice Jackson, nonprofit CEO
• Michael Young, technology consultant

Predictions

Results

District 20

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 20th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 20
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 20
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	John Fredrickson
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	8,139
Percentage1:	50.25%
Nominee2:	Stu Dornan
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	8,057
Percentage2:	49.75%
Senator
Before Election:	John McCollister
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	John Fredrickson
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

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

Declared

• Stu Dornan, attorney ^[19]
• John Fredrickson, mental health provider and adjunct professor^[20]
• Julie Fredrickson, realtor

Predictions

Results

District 22

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 22nd Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 22
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 22
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Mike Moser
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	9,561
Percentage1:	80.24%
Nominee2:	Roy M. Zach
Party2:	Independent politician
Alliance2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	2,355
Percentage2:	19.76%
Senator
Before Election:	Mike Moser
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Mike Moser
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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)^[11]
• Roy M. Zach, candidate for this seat in 2010

Predictions

Results

District 24

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 24th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 24
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 24
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Jana Hughes
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	7,551
Percentage1:	55.08%
Nominee2:	Patrick Hotovy
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	6,159
Percentage2:	44.92%
Senator
Before Election:	Mark Kolterman
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Jana Hughes
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Patrick Hotovy, physician^[21]
• Jana Hughes, member of the Seward Public School Board^[22]

Predictions

Results

District 26

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 26th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 26
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 26
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	George Dungan III
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	5,960
Percentage1:	50.96%
Nominee2:	Russ Barger
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	5,736
Percentage2:	49.04%
Senator
Before Election:	Matt Hansen
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	George Dungan III
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democratic Matt Hansen, who did not run for re-election.

Declared

• Russ Barger
• George Dungan III, public defense attorney^[23]
• Bob Van Valkenburg, business owner and perennial candidate
• Larry Weixelman, candidate for this seat in 2014

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 28

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 28th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 28
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 28
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Jane Raybould
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	7,879
Percentage1:	66.46%
Nominee2:	Roy Christensen
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	3,977
Percentage2:	33.54%
Senator
Before Election:	Patty Pansing Brooks
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Jane Raybould
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

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

Declared

• Roy Christensen, former Lincoln City Councilman
• Jane Raybould, Lincoln City Councilwoman, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska in 2014^[24]

Withdrew

• Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate^[25]

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 30

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 30th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 30
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 30
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Myron Dorn
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	12,603
Percentage1:	100.00%
Senator
Before Election:	Myron Dorn
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Myron Dorn
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Myron Dorn, farmer (incumbent)^[11]

Predictions

Results

District 31 (Special)

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 31st Special Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2020 Nebraska Legislature election#District 31
Previous Year:	2020
Next Election:	2024 Nebraska Legislature election#District 31
Next Year:	2024
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Kathleen Kauth
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	8,076
Percentage1:	52.50%
Nominee2:	Tim Royers
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	7,306
Percentage2:	49.50%
Senator
Before Election:	Kathleen Kauth
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Kathleen Kauth
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

• Kathleen Kauth, businesswoman (incumbent)^[11]
• Tim Royers, educator^[26]

Predictions

Results

District 32

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 32nd Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 32
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 32
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Tom Brandt
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	11,253
Percentage1:	100.00%
Senator
Before Election:	Tom Brandt
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Tom Brandt
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Tom Brandt, farmer (incumbent)

Predictions

Results

District 34

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 34th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 34
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 34
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Loren Lippincott
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	8,788
Percentage1:	67.67%
Nominee2:	Michael Reimers
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	4,199
Percentage2:	32.33%
Senator
Before Election:	Curt Friesen
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Loren Lippincott
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Loren Lippincott, US Air Force veteran, commercial pilot, and farmer^[27]
• Michael Reimers, National Guard veteran

Did not file

• Arron Kowalski, farmer

Predictions

Results

District 36

Declared

• Rick Holdcroft, candidate for District 3 in 2020
• Angie Lauritsen, small business owner ^[28]

Did not file

• Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner^[29]

Predictions

Results

District 38

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 38th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 38
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 38
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Dave Murman
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	9,368
Percentage1:	65.06%
Nominee2:	Tyler R. Cappel
Party2:	Libertarian Party (US)
Alliance2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	5,031
Percentage2:	34.94%
Senator
Before Election:	Dave Murman
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Dave Murman
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Dave Murman, who ran for re-election.

Declared

• Tyler R. Cappel, business owner and personal trainer
• Dave Murman, farmer (incumbent)^[11]

Predictions

Results

District 40

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 16
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 16
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Barry Dekay
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	9,486
Percentage1:	59.36%
Nominee2:	Keith F.Kube
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	6,494
Percentage2:	40.64%
Senator
Before Election:	Tim Gragert
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Barry DeKay
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Barry DeKay, former chair of the Nebraska Public Power District^[30]
• Robert E. Johnston, director of the Nebraska Soybean Association^[31]
• Keith F. Kube, candidate for this seat in 2014 and 2018
• Mark Patefield, former mayor of Laurel^[32]

Declined

• Tim Gragert, farmer (incumbent)^[11]

Predictions

Results

District 42

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 42nd Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 42
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 42
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Mike Jacobson
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	6,868
Percentage1:	51.39%
Nominee2:	Chris Bruns
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	6,497
Percentage2:	48.61%
Senator
Before Election:	Mike Jacobson
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Mike Jacobson
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Chris Bruns, Lincoln County Commissioner and US Marine Corps veteran^[33]
• Brenda Fourtner, independent provider^[34]
• Mike Jacobson (incumbent)^[35]

Withdrawn/disqualified

• Mel McNea, retired healthcare executive^[36]

Predictions

Results

District 44

Declared

• Ed Dunn, chairman of the West Central Nebraska Development District^[37]
• Teresa Ibach, wife of former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach^[38]

Predictions

Results

District 46

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 46th Special Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2020 Nebraska Legislature election#District 46
Previous Year:	2020
Next Election:	2024 Nebraska Legislature election#District 46
Next Year:	2024
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Danielle Conrad
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	3,146
Percentage1:	51.48%
Nominee2:	James Michael Bowers
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	2,965
Percentage2:	48.52%
Senator
Before Election:	Adam Morfeld
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Danielle Conrad
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

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

Declared

• James Michael Bowers, Lincoln city councilman^[39]
• Danielle Conrad, former Nebraska State Senator^[40]
• James Herrold

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 48

Election Name:	2022 Nebraska's 48th Legislature District election
Country:	Nebraska
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2018 Nebraska Legislature election#District 48
Previous Year:	2018
Next Election:	2026 Nebraska Legislature election#District 48
Next Year:	2026
Election Date:	November 8, 2022
Image1:	3x4.svg
Nominee1:	Brian Hardin
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	5,526
Percentage1:	52.15%
Nominee2:	Don L. Lease II
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	5,071
Percentage2:	47.85%
Senator
Before Election:	John Stinner
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Brian Hardin
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

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

Declared

• Talon Cordle
• Brian Hardin, businessman^[41]
• Don L. Lease II, farmer^[42]
• Scott Shaver
• Jeremiah Jake Teeple

Predictions

Results

Notes and References

1. Web site: '22 NE Forecast . October 3, 2023 . CNalysis . en-US.
2. Web site: 2022 Democratic Candidates . . May 15, 2022.
3. Web site: 2022 General Canvass Book .
4. Web site: Janet Chung Runs for Nebraska Legislature. March 2022.
5. Web site: State senator of Cass County to seek re-election. July 8, 2021. Fremont Tribune.
6. Web site: Nebraska Secretary of State. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109045740/https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/sos.nebraska.gov/files/doc/elections/2022/Statewide-Candidate-List.pdf . 2022-01-09.
7. https://www.slatteryforlegislature.com/ Slattery for legislature
8. Web site: Press Release: "Schuyler Windham Announces Run for Nebraska State Legislative District #2". 10 July 2021.
9. Web site: About | Michelle Bates For Legislture. BatesForLegislature. 9 April 2023.
10. Web site: Filibuster dooms GOP plan for new legislative districts in Nebraska. 2021-09-21. Lincoln Journal Star.
11. Web site: Nebraska Legislature - Senator Listing. 2021-09-05. nebraskalegislature.gov.
12. https://www.louanngoding.com/ Lou Ann Goding website
13. Web site: Haile Kucera website. 6 January 2022. 6 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106191658/https://www.hailekucera.com/. dead.
14. Web site: Robin Richards website.
15. https://www.voicesofnebraska.com/meet-the-candidates/bryce-h-lukowski Meet the candidates. Bryce Lukowski
16. Web site: Rob Plugge | Candidate for Nebraska's 14th Legislative District. Rob Plugge for Nebraska. 9 April 2023.
17. Web site: Vote Cori Villegas | Legislative District 14. 9 April 2023.
18. Web site: Christy for Nebraska Legislature. Christy for Nebraska Legislature. 9 April 2023.
19. Web site: Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. 2021-09-05. nadc.nebraska.gov.
20. Web site: Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. 2021-09-05. nadc.nebraska.gov.
21. Web site: Locals vying for statewide offices. 3 March 2022 .
22. Web site: Seward resident announces candidacy for District 24 seat. 20 October 2021 .
23. Web site: Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. nadc.nebraska.gov.
24. Web site: Lincoln council member Jane Raybould to run for Legislature. Associated Press. 7 September 2021. 1011now.com. 9 April 2023.
25. Web site: Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. 2021-09-05. nadc.nebraska.gov.
26. Web site: Royers for Nebraska . 11 June 2022 . 26 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220526135005/https://royersfornebraska.com/ . dead .
27. Web site: Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. 2021-09-05. nadc.nebraska.gov.
28. Web site: Angie for Legislature – Press Release | Angie for Legislature.
29. Web site: Callaway native Jim Jenkins announces his candidacy for Nebraska's District 36 legislative seat. Brian Neben Lexington. Clipper-Herald. Lexington Clipper-Herald. 19 May 2021 . 9 April 2023.
30. Web site: Niobrara rancher running for District 40 seat in Nebraska Legislature . 25 January 2022 .
31. Web site: Clearwater farmer announces his candidacy . 10 March 2022 .
32. Web site: Laurel man enters Dist. 40 Senate race . 24 February 2022 .
33. Web site: Vigil. Job. Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns announces run for District 42 Legislature seat. 2021-09-05. North Platte Nebraska's Newspaper. 26 July 2021 . en.
34. Web site: Brenda Fourtner announces candidacy for District 42 unicameral seat . 13 August 2021 .
35. Web site: Mike Jacobson announces campaign for District 42 seat in Legislature . 3 March 2022 .
36. Web site: McNea running for the Nebraska Legislature, District 42. 2021-06-28. www.knopnews2.com.
37. Web site: Pankonin . Russ . Ed Dunn announces 44th District campaign . www.granttribune.com . 11 February 2022.
38. Web site: Teresa Ibach seeks legislative District 44 seat . 4 March 2022 .
39. Web site: Lincoln Councilman Bowers announces run for legislature. 2021-03-24. 1011 Now.
40. Web site: Danielle Conrad, Roy Christensen announce runs for Legislature at filing deadline. Lincoln Journal Star. March 1, 2022.
41. Web site: Hardin to announce a run for District 48 Senator . 27 November 2021 .
42. Web site: Don Lease II launches state senate campaign . 31 January 2022 .