2022 Nebraska Legislature election

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2022 Nebraska Legislature election
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  2020 November 8, 2022
Officially nonpartisan
2024  

25 of the 49 seats in the Nebraska Legislature
25 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Rep
Dem
Party Republican Democratic
Last election3217
Seats won3217
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Popular vote222,65589,093
Percentage68.08%27.24%
SwingIncrease2.svg 9.10pp Decrease2.svg 12.78pp

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     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

The 2022 Nebraska State Legislature elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. Nebraska voters elected state senators [a] in the 24 even-numbered seats of the 49 [b] 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.

Contents

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.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2022

Close races

DistrictWinnerPartyMargin
4R. Brad von GillernRepublican4.82%
10Wendy DeBoerDemocratic6.94%
12Merv RiepeRepublican (flip)4.62%
20John FredricksonDemocratic (flip)0.5%
26George Dungan IIIDemocratic1.92%
31 (special)Kathleen KauthRepublican5.0%
42Mike JacobsonRepublican2.78%
46Danielle ConradDemocratic2.96%
48Brian HardinRepublican4.3%

Race by district

District 2District 4District 6District 8District 10District 12District 14District 16District 18District 20District 22District 24District 26District 28District 30District 31 (Special)District 32District 34District 36District 38District 40District 42District 44District 46District 48

Source: [3]

District 2

2022 Nebraska's 2nd Legislature District election
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Nominee Robert Clements Sarah Slattery
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote9,2617,117
Percentage56.55%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

  • 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 [6] [7]
  • Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur [8]

Endorsements

Janet Chung
Organizations
Sarah Slattery
Organizations
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Nebraska State Education Association [11]
  • Run For Something
Schuyler Windham
Individuals

Disqualified/withdrawn

  • Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant [12]
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 2nd Legislative District election, 2022 [13]
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Robert Clements (incumbent) 5,154 53.69
Democratic Sarah Slattery 2,221 23.14
Democratic Janet Chung1,67417.44
Libertarian Schuyler Windham5505.73
Total votes9,599 100.00
General election
Republican Robert Clements (incumbent) 9,261 56.55
Democratic Sarah Slattery7,11743.45
Total votes16,378 100.00
Republican hold

District 4

2022 Nebraska's 4th Legislature District election
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Nominee R. Brad von Gillern Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
Party Republican Independent
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote8,7107,908
Percentage52.41%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Likely ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 4th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican R. Brad von Gillern 5,055 52.09
Nonpartisan Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek 4,649 47.91
Total votes9,704 100.00
General election
Republican R. Brad von Gillern 8,710 52.41
Nonpartisan Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek7,90847.59
Total votes16,618 100.00
Republican hold

District 6

2022 Nebraska's 6th Legislature District election
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Nominee Machaela Cavanaugh Christian Mirch
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote7,9696,360
Percentage55.61%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Lean DOctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 6th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh (incumbent) 4,355 47.82
Republican Christian Mirch 3,449 37.87
Republican Elizabeth Hallgren1,30414.32
Total votes9,108 100.00
General election
Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh (incumbent) 7,969 55.61
Republican Christian Mirch6,36044.39
Total votes14,329 100.00
Democratic hold

District 8

2022 Nebraska's 8th Legislature District election
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Nominee Megan Hunt Marilyn Arant Asher
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote9,3224,116
Percentage69.37%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid DOctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 8th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Megan Hunt (incumbent) 5,225 66.26
Republican Marilyn Arant Asher 1,846 23.41
Republican Katie Opitz81510.33
Total votes7,886 100.00
General election
Democratic Megan Hunt (incumbent) 9,322 69.37
Republican Marilyn Arant Asher4,11630.63
Total votes13,438 100.00
Democratic hold

District 10

2022 Nebraska's 10th Legislature District election
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Nominee Wendy DeBoer Lou Ann Goding
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote7,1206,197
Percentage53.47%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Tilt (flip)November 3 2024


Results

Nebraska's 10th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Wendy DeBoer (incumbent) 4,176 53.48
Republican Lou Ann Goding 3,632 46.52
Total votes7,808 100.00
General election
Democratic Wendy DeBoer 7,120 53.47
Republican Lou Ann Goding6,19746.53
Total votes13,317 100.00
Democratic hold

District 12

2022 Nebraska's 12th Legislature District election
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Nominee Merv Riepe Robin Richards
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote5,9425,418
Percentage52.31%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

Did not file

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Lean ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 12th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Merv Riepe 3,038 44.97
Democratic Robin Richards 1,369 20.27
Republican Haile Kucera1,18517.54
Republican Bob Borgeson1,16317.22
Total votes6,755 100.00
General election
Republican Merv Riepe 5,942 52.31
Democratic Robin Richards5,41847.69
Total votes11,360 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

District 14

2022 Nebraska's 14th Legislature District election
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Nominee John Arch Cori Villegas
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote9,2614,524
Percentage62.70%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Likely ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 14th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican John Arch (incumbent) 3,269 57.81
Democratic Cori Villegas 1,431 25.30
Democratic Rob Plugge95516.89
Total votes5,655 100.00
General election
Republican John Arch (incumbent) 7,606 62.70
Democratic Cori Villegas4,52437.30
Total votes12,130 100.00
Republican hold

District 16

2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
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Nominee Ben Hansen Connie Petersen
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote9,7444,123
Percentage70.72%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 16th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Ben Hansen (incumbent) 6,470 73.98
Republican Connie Petersen 2,276 26.02
Total votes8,746 100.00
General election
Republican Ben Hansen (incumbent) 9,744 70.27
Republican Connie Petersen4,12329.73
Total votes13,867 100.00
Republican hold

District 18

2022 Nebraska's 18th Legislature District election
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Nominee Christy Armendariz Michael Young
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote7,4305,784
Percentage56.23%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
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Tilt RNovember 3 2024

Results

Nebraska's 18th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Michael Young 2,498 34.53
Republican Christy Armendariz 2,379 32.88
Republican Clarice Jackson2,35832.59
Total votes7,235 100.00
General election
Republican Christy Armendariz 7,430 56.23
Democratic Michael Young5,78443.77
Total votes13,214 100.00
Republican hold

District 20

2022 Nebraska's 20th Legislature District election
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Nominee John Fredrickson Stu Dornan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote8,1398,057
Percentage50.25%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

  • Stu Dornan, attorney [23]
  • John Fredrickson, mental health provider and adjunct professor [24]
  • Julie Fredrickson, realtor
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Tilt RNovember 2 2024

Results

Nebraska's 20th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Stu Dornan 4,431 42.60
Democratic John Fredrickson 3,686 35.44
Republican Julie Fredrickson2,28421.96
Total votes10,401 100.00
General election
Democratic John Fredrickson 8,139 50.25
Republican Stu Dornan8,05749.75
Total votes16,196 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

District 22

2022 Nebraska's 22nd Legislature District election
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Nominee Mike Moser Roy M. Zach
Party Republican Independent
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote9,5612,355
Percentage80.24%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 22nd Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Mike Moser (incumbent) 6,549 76.14
Nonpartisan Roy M. Zach 1,054 12.25
Democratic Mike Goos99811.60
Total votes8,601 100.00
General election
Republican Mike Moser (incumbent) 9,561 80.24
Nonpartisan Roy M. Zach2,35519.76
Total votes11,916 100.00
Republican hold

District 24

2022 Nebraska's 24th Legislature District election
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Nominee Jana Hughes Patrick Hotovy
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote7,5516,159
Percentage55.08%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
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 24th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Patrick Hotovy 4,558 50.4
Republican Jana Hughes 4,516 49.6
Total votes9,104 100.0
General election
Republican Jana Hughes 7,551 55.08
Republican Patrick Hotovy6,15944.92
Total votes13,710 100.00
Republican hold

District 26

2022 Nebraska's 26th Legislature District election
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Nominee George Dungan III Russ Barger
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote5,9605,736
Percentage50.96%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

Endorsements

George Dungan III
Elected officials
Organizations
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Likely DOctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 26th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Russ Barger 2,833 40.99
Democratic George Dungan III 2,543 36.79
Nonpartisan Larry Weixelman81611.81
Nonpartisan Bob Van Valkenburg72010.42
Total votes6,912 100.00
General election
Democratic George Dungan III 5,960 50.96
Republican Russ Barger5,73649.04
Total votes11,696 100.00
Democratic hold

District 28

2022 Nebraska's 28th Legislature District election
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Nominee Jane Raybould Roy Christensen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote7,8793,977
Percentage66.46%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

Withdrew

  • Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate [29]

Endorsements

Jane Raybould
Individuals
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid DOctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 28th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Jane Raybould 4,919 64.49
Republican Roy Christensen 2,708 35.51
Total votes7,627 100.00
General election
Democratic Jane Raybould 7,879 66.46
Republican Roy Christensen3,97733.54
Total votes11,856 100.00
Democratic hold

District 30

2022 Nebraska's 30th Legislature District election
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Nominee Myron Dorn
Party Republican
Popular vote12,603
Percentage100.00%

Senator before election

Myron Dorn
Republican

Elected Senator

Myron Dorn
Republican

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

Declared

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 30th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Myron Dorn (incumbent) 9,024 100.00
Total votes9,024 100.00
General election
Republican Myron Dorn (incumbent) 12,603 100.00
Total votes12,603 100.00
Republican hold

District 31 (Special)

2022 Nebraska's 31st Special Legislature District election
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Nominee Kathleen Kauth Tim Royers
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote8,0767,306
Percentage52.50%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. [30]

Declared

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Lean ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 31st Legislative District special election, 2022
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) 8,076 52.50
Democratic Tim Royers7,30647.50
Total votes15,382 100.00
Republican hold

District 32

2022 Nebraska's 32nd Legislature District election
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Nominee Tom Brandt
Party Republican
Popular vote11,253
Percentage100.00%

Senator before election

Tom Brandt
Republican

Elected Senator

Tom Brandt
Republican

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

Declared

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 32nd Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Brandt (incumbent) 8,077 100.00
Total votes8,077 100.00
General election
Republican Tom Brandt (incumbent) 11,253 100.00
Total votes11,253 100.00
Republican hold

District 34

2022 Nebraska's 34th Legislature District election
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Nominee Loren Lippincott Michael Reimers
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote8,7884,199
Percentage67.67%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

Did not file

  • Arron Kowalski, farmer
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 34th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Loren Lippincott 6,385 69.67
Republican Michael Reimers 2,780 30.33
Total votes9,165 100.00
General election
Republican Loren Lippincott 8,788 67.67
Republican Michael Reimers4,19932.33
Total votes12,987 100.00
Republican hold

District 36

Declared

Did not file

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Lean ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 36th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Rick Holdcroft 3,465 51.36
Democratic Angie Lauritsen 3,282 48.64
Total votes6,747 100.00
General election
Republican Rick Holdcroft 8,188 55.96
Democratic Angie Lauritsen6,44444.04
Total votes14,632 100.00
Republican hold

District 38

2022 Nebraska's 38th Legislature District election
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Nominee Dave Murman Tyler R. Cappel
Party Republican Libertarian
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote9,3685,031
Percentage65.06%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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 38th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Dave Murman (incumbent) 6,822 66.7
Libertarian Tyler R. Cappel 3,406 33.3
Total votes10,228 100.00
General election
Republican Dave Murman (incumbent) 9,368 65.06
Libertarian Tyler R. Cappel5,03134.94
Total votes14,399 100.00
Republican hold

District 40

2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
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Nominee Barry Dekay Keith F.Kube
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote9,4866,494
Percentage59.36%40.64%

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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
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 40th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Barry DeKay 4,443 36.10
Republican Keith F. Kube 3,180 25.84
Republican Mark Patefield3,06424.89
Republican Robert E. Johnston1,62113.17
Total votes12,308 100.00
General election
Republican Barry DeKay 9,486 59.36
Republican Keith F. Kube6,49440.64
Total votes15,980 100.00
Republican hold

District 42

2022 Nebraska's 42nd Legislature District election
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Nominee Mike Jacobson Chris Bruns
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote6,8686,497
Percentage51.39%48.61%

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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

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 42nd Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chris Bruns 4,031 45.44
Republican Mike Jacobson (incumbent) 3,885 43.79
Republican Brenda Fourtner95610.78
Total votes8,872 100.00
General election
Republican Mike Jacobson (incumbent) 6,868 51.39
Republican Chris Bruns6,49748.61
Total votes13,365 100.00
Republican hold

District 44

Declared

Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 44th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Teresa Ibach 6,554 76.13
Republican Ed Dunn 2,055 23.87
Total votes8,609 100.00
General election
Republican Teresa Ibach 9,708 100
Republican Ed Dunn (withdrew) [44] 00
Total votes9,708 100.00
Republican hold

District 46

2022 Nebraska's 46th Special Legislature District election
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Nominee Danielle Conrad James Michael Bowers
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote3,146 2,965
Percentage51.48%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

  • James Michael Bowers, Lincoln city councilman [45]
  • Danielle Conrad, former Nebraska State Senator [46]
  • James Herrold

Endorsements

James Michael Bowers
Elected officials
Labor unions
  • Lincoln Education Association
  • Lincoln Firefighters Association IAFF Local 644
  • Nebraska State AFL–CIO [9]
  • Nebraska State Education Association [11]
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
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid DOctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 46th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Danielle Conrad 1,594 43.20
Democratic James Michael Bowers 1,431 38.78
Libertarian James Herrold66518.02
Total votes3,690 100.00
General election
Democratic Danielle Conrad 3,146 51.48
Democratic James Michael Bowers2,96548.52
Total votes6,111 100.00
Democratic hold

District 48

2022 Nebraska's 48th Legislature District election
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Nominee Brian Hardin Don L. Lease II
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote5,5265,071
Percentage52.15%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

  • Talon Cordle
  • Brian Hardin, businessman [47]
  • Don L. Lease II, farmer [48]
  • Scott Shaver
  • Jeremiah Jake Teeple
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of
CNalysis [1] Solid ROctober 3, 2023

Results

Nebraska's 48th Legislative District election, 2022
Primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Brian Hardin 2,638 45.17
Republican Don L. Lease II 1,366 23.39
Republican Scott Shaver1,31422.50
Republican Jeremiah Jake Teeple2914.98
Republican Talon Cordle2313.96
Total votes5,840 100.00
General election
Republican Brian Hardin 5,526 52.15
Republican Don L. Lease II5,07147.85
Total votes10,597 100.00
Republican hold

Notes

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

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