Nebraska State Legislature
Cavanaugh was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6,2021. [7]
As of 2025,John Cavanaugh serves as the Vice Chairperson on the General Affairs Committee,and a member on the Government,Military and Veterans Affairs and Urban Affairs Committee. He is also a member of the Committee On Committees,Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission,and Justice Reinvestment Oversight (LB605). [8] [9] [10]
District 9 of Nebraska's Legislative District which covers a portion of Omaha,Nebraska in Douglas County. [11]
LGBTQA+
Cavanaugh supports LGBTQA+ rights,including allowing minors to receive gender affirming care and participating in the sports for the gender they identify with. [12] [13]
Abortion Rights
Cavanaugh is pro-choice and supports abortion rights. [12] [13]
Gun Rights
Cavanaugh supports common sense gun control measures,such as background checks,while still allowing Nebraskans the right to own guns. [13]
Gambling
Cavanaugh supports online sports betting. [12]
Marijuana
Cavanaugh supports the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use,along with clearing criminal records related to marijuana. [13]
School Choice and Education
Cavanaugh supports public schools and is endorsed by the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA). [12] [14] He also opposes using public tax dollars to support private schools. [13]
Prisons
Cavanaugh supports reducing prison overcrowding. [13]
Taxes
Cavanaugh supports reforms that will take the tax burden off lower income individuals and families. [13]
Voting
Cavanaugh voted in favor of Legislative Bill 20,Provide for restoration of voting rights upon completion of a felony sentence or probation for a felony,which was passed into law in 2024. [15] [16]
Healthcare
Cavanaugh believes that healthcare should be affordable to all those who need it and that mental health is as much of a healthcare issue as it is a public safety one. [13]
Environment
Cavanaugh supports protecting the environment and using renewable resources. He is also endorsed by the Sierra Club and Nebraska Conservation Voters. [13] [14]
Workers Rights
Cavanaugh supports unions,raising minimum wage,and time off for workers. [13] He is also endorsed by the Omaha,Nebraska UA Steamfitters &Plumbers Local 464,Nebraska State AFL-CIO &Omaha Federation of Labor,SMART Union,Communications Workers of America Local 7400,and Nebraska Public Employees Local 251 AFSCME. [14]
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