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2020 Nebraska Primary Election Guide Children’S Hospital & Medical Center 2020 Nebraska Primary Election Guide Children’s Hospital & Medical Center 1 President of the United States Donald Trump Age: 73 Occupation: POTUS Political Party: Republican Website: www.donaldjtrump.com Legislative Priorities: “America First” – renegotiate trade, support for veterans, keep jobs in America, protect borders. Bill Weld Age: 75 Occupation: Former Governor of Massachusetts, attorney Political Party: Republican Website: www.weld2020.com Legislative Priorities: End trade wars, technical education and retraining for a healthier economy and job growth, simpler tax code, support middle class. Joe Biden Age: 77 Occupation: Former Vice President of the U.S. Political Party: Democrat Website: www.joebiden.com Legislative Priorities: Address racial, gender and other inequalities, invest in housing, expand the Affordable Care Act, invest in education . 2 U.S. Senate Ben Sasse Age: 48 Occupation: U.S. Senator (one-term) Political Party: Republican Address: PO Box 83978, Lincoln Website: www.teamsasse.com Legislative Priorities: Pro Life, expanding trade, increasing border security, national security, combating the COVID-19 virus. Matt Innis Age: 49 Occupation: Owner, electrical wiring and cabling business. Honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1999. Political Party: Republican Address: 6277 West Leealan Lane, Crete Website: www.mattinnis4senate.com Legislative Priorities: Agriculture, Country of Origin Labeling for Meat (COOL), Immigration. Chris Janicek Age: 56 Occupation: Small business owner, property investor Political Party: Democrat Address: 405 N. 40th Street, Omaha Website: http://www.janicekforsenate2020.com/ Legislative Priorities: Health care for all Americans, single payer health care, investing more into education. Dennis Frank Macek Age: 79 Occupation: Literary writer Political Party: Democrat Address: 3330 M. Street, Lincoln Website: www.macekforsenate.com Legislative Priorities: Renewable energy, affordable healthcare and food security amidst global climate changes. 3 Larry Marvin Age: 81 Occupation: Retired Political Party: Democrat Address: 635 N. Main Street, Fremont Website: None Legislative Priorities: Pay down national debt. Angie Phillips Age: 39 Occupation: Community organizer; founder of the Nebraska Progressive Legislative Study Group and Douglas County Democratic Party Women’s Caucus Political Party: Democrat Address: 3082 Martin Ave., Omaha Website: www.angiefornebraska.com Legislative Priorities: Immigration reform, revitalize rural communities, health care for all, climate change. Andy Stock Age: 47 Occupation: Community college political science instructor Political Party: Democrat Address: 6201 Sunrise Road, Lincoln Website: www.andystockforsenate.com Legislative Priorities: Medicare-For-All, increased minimum wage, monthly stipends for all households. Daniel M. Wik Age: 62 Occupation: Pain management physician Political Party: Democrat Address: 1706 Homewood Drive, Norfolk Website: www.wiksenate.com Legislative Priorities: Immigration reform, Social Security sustainability, COVID-19. 4 House of Representatives- Congressional District 1 (Lincoln) Jeff Fortenberry Age: 59 Occupation: US Congressman (seeking ninth term) Political Party: Republican Address: PO Box 30265, Lincoln Website: www.supportfort.com Legislative Priorities: Protect healthcare system, families and small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, national security and job growth. Kate Bolz Age: 41 Occupation: Social worker, state senator Political Party: Democrat Address: 2945 Sherman St., Lincoln Website: www.katebolz.com Legislative Priorities: Access to affordable healthcare, economic growth, coronavirus response. Babs Ramsey Age: 31 Occupation: Security analyst, CHI Health Political Party: Democrat Address: 1016 Denver St., Bellevue Website: www.babsforcongress.com Legislative Priorities: Medicare-for-all, trade, Green New Deal. Dennis B. Grace Age: 49 Occupation: Private Detective Political Party: Libertarian Address: 1555 East Dodge St., Fremont Website: www.electdennisgrace.com Legislative Priorities: Control spending, Native American cultural preservation, climate change. 5 House of Representatives- Congressional District 2 (Omaha) Don Bacon Age: 56 Occupation: US Congressman (seeking a third term) and retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Political Party: Republican Address: PO Box 391368, Omaha Website: www.donjbacon.com Legislative Priorities: Pro life, law enforcement, reforming immigration, veterans and healthcare. Kara Eastman Age: Occupation: President of Kara Eastman Partners, social worker Political Party: Democrat Address: 7117 Farnam St., Suite 2, Omaha Website: www.eastmanforcongress.com Legislative Priorities: Medicare-for-all, DACA protection and pathway to citizenship, gun reform and racial and social justice. Ann Ashford Age: Occupation: Attorney Political Party: Democrat Address: PO Box 241039, Omaha Website: www.annashford2020.com Legislative Pri orities: Defend the Affordable Care Act, expand Medicaid, protect the middle class families, address student debt. Gladys Harrison Age: Occupation: Restaurant owner Political Party: Democrat Address: PO Box 4942, Omaha Website: www.gladys4congress.com Legislative Priorities: Public option for healthcare, tax breaks for job creators, addressing racial disparities. 6 Paul Anderson Age: 67 Occupation: Railroad journeyman and retired U.S. Navyman Political Party: Republican Address: 1126 Avenue A #6, Scottsbluff Website: www.joinadrian.com Legislative Priorities: Non-citizen hiring support for businesses, 2nd amendment, anit-Trump. Tyler Schaeffer Age: Occupation: Unknown Political Party: Libertarian Address: Omaha Website: Legislative Priorities: Limited information. House of Representatives- Congressional District 3 (Greater NE) Adrian Smith Age: 49 Occupation: US Congressman (seeking a eighth term) and former state senator Political Party: Republican Address: 1126 Avenue A #6, Scottsbluff Website: www.joinadrian.com Legislative Priorities: Balanced budget, cut red tape for agriculture producers , protect small businesses. Kirk Penner Age: Occupation: Vice President of Penner Patient Care, Inc. Political Party: Republican Address: Website: www.kirkpenner.com Legislative Priorities: Tax relief for small businesses, renewable energy, assist the middle class, jobs, and grow the economy. 7 Nebraska Legislature 2020 Guide Find your local state senator and district information 8 Nebraska Legislature: District 1 (Plattsmouth area) Julie Slama Age: 24 Occupation: Appointed to the Legislature in 2019, law student Political Party: Republican Address: 73424 645A Avenue, Peru Website: www.voteslama.com Legislative Priorities: Pro life, prop erty tax relief. Janet Palmtag Age: 58 Occupation: Real estate broker. Political Party: Republican Address: 128 S. 42 Road, Syracuse Website: www.palmtagfornebraska.com Legislative Priorities: Relief for farmers and small businesses, property tax relief. Mike Powers Age: 58 Occupation: Manufacturing drafter Political Party: Democrat Address: 600 Apple Street, Palmyra Website: Legislative Priorities: Expand Medicaid, equal rights, pro choice, affor dable education. Dennis Schaardt Age: 54 Occupation: Small business owner Political Party: Republican Address: 62348 717 Road, Steinauer Website: www.schaardtforlegislature.com Legislative Priorities: Housing, property tax reform, roads, rural revitalization. 9 Nebraska Legislature: District 3 (Bellevue) Carol Blood Age: 58 Occupation: State senator, business consultant Political Party: Democrat Address: 2812 Jack Pine Street, Bellevue Website: www.carolblood.com Legislative Priorities: Compact licensures to address access to care, military, family. Rick Holdcroft Age: Occupation: Retired Navy captain and aerospace executive Political Party: Republican Address: Bellevue Website: www.rickholdcroft.com Legislative Priorities: Pro-life, pro-family, second amendment supporter, reduce taxes. Nebraska Legislature: District 5 (South Omaha) Mike McDonnell Age: 54 Occupation: State senator, President of Omaha Federation of Labor, former Omaha fire chief Political Party: Democrat Address: 5401 A Street, Omaha Website: www.votemcdonnell.com Legislative Priorities: Balanced state budget, disability benefits forGilbert firefighters, Ayala resiliency training for first responders. Age: 50 Occupation: Grocery store and restaurant worker Political Party: Republican Address: 2322 S. 30 Street, Omaha Website: Legislative Priorities: Pro-life, prison development 10 Nebraska Legislature: District 7 (Downtown Omaha) Tony Vargas Age: 36 Occupation: State senator, former teacher and nonprofit consultant Political Party: Democrat Address: 713 Caniglia Plaza, Omaha Website: www.vargas fornebraska.com Legislative Priorities: Prioritize funding for protect vulnerable populations, access to affordable healthcare. Jorge Sotolongo Age: 31 Occupation: VP of NAI NP Dodge Political Party: Republican Address: Omaha Website: www.gosotolongo.com Legislative Priorities: Economic recovery for small businesses, long term solution for DACA. Nebraska Legislature: District 9 (Midtown Omaha) John Cavanaugh Age: Occupation: Douglas County Public Defender’s office Political Party: Democrat Address: 916 S. 58 Street, Omaha Website: www.cavanaugh fornebraska.com Legislative Priorities: Quality education for everyone, equality before the law, and to create a fair tax system. Marque Snow Age: 31 Occupation: President of Omaha School Board Political Party: Democrat Address: 105 N. 31 Ave #506, Omaha Website: www.votesnow.com
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