2020 Nebraska Primary Election Guide Children’s Hospital & Medical Center

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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 .

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Nebraska Legislature: District 7 (Downtown Omaha) 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

Legislative Priorities: Protect public schools, support small business, retain Nebraskans, strengthen communities, expand public transportation and property tax relief. 11

Mark Vondrasek Age: 28 Occupation: Bicycle mechanic at Heartland Bcycle Political Party: Democrat Address: Omaha Website: www.markinmidtown.com

Legislative Priorities: Climate change, housing, public mass transit, commuter train from Lincoln to Omaha. Nebraska Legislature: District 11 (North Omaha) Fred Conley Age: 72 Occupation: Former Omaha City Council member, Sergeant U.S. Air Force Political Party: Democrat Address: PO Box 11223, Omaha Website: www.conley4statesenate.com

Legislative Priorities: Protect voting rights, support public education and advocate for free tuition for two - year community colleges.

Gwen Easter Age: 50 Occupation: Child care business owner Political Party: Democrat Address: 3242 Bedford, Omaha Website:

Legislative Priorities: Affordable housing, violence issues, education and school choice, sustainable employment.

Terrell McKinney Age: 48 Occupation: Law student, community organizer and wrestling coach Political Party: Democrat Address: Omaha Website: www.peopleforterrellmckinney.com

Legislative Priorities: Health justice, education, housing, criminal justice system, economic justice and juvenile justice.

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Teela Mickels Age: Occupation: Founder and CEO of Compassion in Action Political Party: Democrat Address: 3155 Meredith Ave.,Omaha Website: www.teela4district11.com

Legislative Priorities: Serving the community, standing up for all people, listening to all people.

John Sciara Age: 64 Occupation: Retired Air Force and Army Reserve Political Party: Republican Address: Omaha Website:

Legislative Priorities: Protect voting rights, support public education and advocate for free tuition for two-year community colleges. Cornelius Williams Age: 56 Occupation: Professor at UNO Political Party: Democrat Address: 2915 Manderson , Omaha Website: www.facebook.com/Cornelius.Williams.LD11/

Legislative Priorities: Limited information

Dennis Womack Age: 68 Occupation: Former deputy Douglas County Election Commissioner and U.S. Department of Labor retiree Political Party: Democrat Address: Omaha Website: www.dennisjwomack.com

Legislative Priorities: Poverty, workforce development, juvenile justice center fair voting.

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Nebraska Legislature: District 13 (Northwest Omaha)

Justin Wayne Age: 41 Occupation: State senator, attorney and CEO of Trailblazers Constructors Political Party: Democrat Address: 8927 North 56 Ave. Cir.,Omaha Website: www.wayne4ne.com

Legislative Priorities: Job growth, health care access, preservation of community,

Nebraska Legislature: District 15 (Fremont)

Lynne Walz Age: 57 Occupation: State senator, realtor and former teacher Political Party: Democrat Address: 1717 Parkview Drive, Fremont Website: www.lynnewalz.com

Legislative Priorities: Job growth, quality education, early childhood education, special needs, healthy meals for students, mental health

David Rogers Age: 41 Occupation: Air Force veteran, owner of Professional HPP Services, professor at Bellevue University Political Party: Republican Address: 845 Nye Avenue, Fremont Website: www.rogersforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Pro - life, lower property taxes, 2 nd amendment protection, reduce wasteful spending.

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Nebraska Legislature: District 17 (Dakota, Thurston & Wayne)

Joni Albrecht Age: 62 Occupation: State senator and farmer Political Party: Republican Address: 2088D Avenue, Thurston Website: www.jonialbrechtforlegislature.com , Legislative Priorities: Pro-life, 2nd amendment rights, quality education, property tax relief to ag producers, small businesses and homeowners.

Sheri Lindau Age: Occupation: Former mayor of Wayne Political Party: Democrat Address: 1226 Sunset Drive, Wayne Website: www.lindauforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Business incentives for entrepreneurs, funding for rural school districts, address primary care physician shortage, and property tax relief.

Nebraska Legislature: District 19 (Norfolk area) Mike Flood Age: 45 Occupation: Former Speaker of the Legislature, lawyer and broadcaster, founder of Flood Communications Political Party: Republican Address: Norfolk Website: www.floodcomm.com/mike-flood

Legislative Priorities: Rural depopulation, tax relief, pro-life, a strong economy for Nebraska.

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Nebraska Legislature: District 21 (Lincoln) Age: 41 Occupation: State senator, attorney, business owner Political Party: Republican Address: 575 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 202, Lincoln Website: www.mikehilgers.com

Legislative Priorities: State infrastructure, reducing the tax burden, reducing the cost of healthcare, job growth.

Joseph Couch Age: 26 Occupation: Solider Political Party: Democrat Address: 6210 N.W. Second Circle Apt. #352, Lincoln Website: www.josephcouch.com

Legislative Priorities: Renewable energies, food insecurity, taxing the wealthy, LGBTQ rights, pro - choice.

Brodey Weber Age: 22 Occupation: VP of client relations for Mid America Casing Supply Political Party: Democrat Address: 5255N.W. 12 St Apt. 222, Lincoln Website: www.brodeyweber.com

Legislative Priorities: Access to quality education, poverty reduction, young professionals and economic development.

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Nebraska Legislature: District 23 (Colfax, Butler, Saunders) Age: 58 Occupation: State senator, farmer, retired military Political Party: Republican Address: 2751 X Road, Brainard Website: www.bostelmanfornebraska.com

Legislative Priorities: Pro - life, 2 nd amendment, tax relief, support for agriculture. Helen Raikes Age: Occupation: Early childhood education professor in the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies Political Party: Independent Address: 684 North Forty Drive, Ashland Website : www.raikes2020.com

Legislative Priorities: Property tax relief for farmers, quality education, early childhood education, job growth.

Nebraska Legislature: District 25 (Lincoln)

Suzanne Geist Age: 59 Occupation: State senator, self-employed Political Party: Republican Address: 5030 Sawgrass Drive, Lincoln Website: www.geistfornebraska.com

Legislative Priorities: Pro-life, job growth, reducing violence, quality education, Lincoln families. Stephany Pleasant Age: 30 Occupation: Attorney Political Party: Democrat Address: Lincoln Website: www.pleasantforne.com

Legislative Priorities: Strengthen education, reform the justice 17 system, affordable healthcare, protect Nebraska’s economy.

Nebraska Legislature: District 27 (Lincoln) Age: 35 Occupation: State senator, Director of Partnerships at Beyond School Bells, foster parent Political Party: Democrat Address: 911 E Street, Lincoln Website: www.annawishart.com

Legislative Priorities: Reinforce fiscal responsibility, prioritize tax fairness, strengthen the economy, develop workforce, improve healthcare, protect public safety, advance education. Brenda Bickford Age: Occupation: Occupational therapist, IT Project Manager Political Party: Republican Address: Lincoln Website: www.brendabickford.com

Legislative Priorities: Property tax relief, housing affordability, nd mental health, pro-life, 2 amendment.

Nebraska Legislature: District 29 (Lincoln) Eliot Bostar Age: 33 Occupation: Executive director at Conservation Nebraska and Nebraska Conservation Voters Political Party: Democrat Address: 3800 S. 42 St., Lincoln Website: www.eliotbostar.com

Legislative Priorities: Quality education, high - paying jobs, affordable healthcare, protect the environment.

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Jacob Campbell Age: 29 Occupation: Business owner, legislative aid, military veteran Political Party: Republican Address: 5812 S. 41 St., Lincoln Website: www.campbellforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Focus on family, prioritize education, small business success.

Jennifer Carter Age: 50 Occupation: Legal counsel for HHS Committee Political Party: Democrat Address: 2906 Summit Blvd., Lincoln Website: www.carterforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Strengthened education, physical and mental health of families, job growth, public safety. Neal Clayburn Age: 67 Occupation: Retired educator, U.S. Navy veteran Political Party: Democrat Address: 7400 S. 36 Street, Lincoln Website: www.voteclayburn.com

Legislative Priorities: Public education, strong economy and jobs, renewable energy, physical and mental health.

Michael Connely Age: 58 Occupation: Educational adviser, disabled military veteran Political Party: Republican Address: 5424 S. 32 Street, Lincoln Website: www.michaelconnely.org

Legislative Priorities: Red uce government regulations, defend health and safety of Nebraskans, prison overcrowding.

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Lisa Lee Age: 58 Occupation: Professional programmer for Lincoln Council for International Visitors Political Party: Republican Address: 2835 Kucera Drive, Lincoln Website: www.leeforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Responsible property tax reform, workforce shortages, quality education, bipartisan action plans. Nebraska Legislature: District 31 (Southwest Omaha)

Mark Gruenewald Age: Occupation: Member of the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Political Party: Republican Address: Omaha Website:

Legislative Priorities: Limited information

Alexander Martin Age: Occupation: Unknown Political Party: Democrat Address: Omaha Website:

Legislative Priorities: Limited information.

Rich Pahls Age: 76 Occupation: Former state senator, Omaha city councilman, former Millard Public Schools principal and administrator Political Party: Republican Address: Website:

Legislative Priorities: Boosting tax incentives for businesses, total tax structure including property tax.

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Tim Royers Age: 33 Occupation: Millard West High School teacher Political Party: Democrat Address: 15927 O Circle, Omaha Website: www.royers2020.com

Legislative Priorities: Education funding , reforming the tax system, retain talent and grow business.

Nebraska Legislature: District 33 (Hastings)

Steve Halloran Age: 72 Occupation: State senator, restaurateur Political Party: Republican Address: Hastings Website: www.vote4halloran.com

Legislative Priorities: Property tax relief, work force development in high school, pro-life.

Nebraska Legislature: District 35 (Grand Island) Age: 63 Occupation: State senator, power plant maintenance mechanic Political Party: Republican Address: 1019 Kennedy Drive, Grand Island Website: www.votedanquick.com

Legislative Priorities: Jobs, housing, workforce development, early childhood education, property tax relief. Ray Aguilar Age: 73 Occupation: Former state senator, retired business owner Political Party: Republican Address: Hastings Website:

Legislative Priorities: Property tax relief, control state spending, 21 increase government transparency.

Nebraska Legislature: District 37 (Kearney) John Lowe Age: 61 Occupation: State senator, real estate investor Political Party: Republican Address: 2001 Central Ave., Kearney Website: www.johnloweforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Property tax relief, pro-life, protect 2nd amendment,

Mercadies Damratowski Age: Occupation: Political Party: Libertarian Address: 306 E. 28 Street, Kearney Website: www.votemercadies.com

Legislative Priorities: Limited information. Nebraska Legislature: District 39 (Elkhorn, Valley) Age: 65 Occupation: State senator, former chief of staff to U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Political Party: Republican Address: 4025 South 244th Circle, Elkhorn Website: www.linehanforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Reduce property and state income taxes, workforce development, strong economy, pro-life.

Allison Heimes Age: 29 Occupation: Immigration attorney Political Party: Democrat Address: Elkhorn Website: www.heimesforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Childcare tax credit for working parents, establish a parental leave policy, balanced budget, mental health. 22

Nebraska Legislature: District 41 (Central NE) Age: 61 Occupation: State senator, farmer Political Party: Republican Address: 2998 300th Street, Albion Website: www.tombriese.com

Legislative Priorities: Lower property taxes, reduce government spending, make Nebraska competitive, defend ag, keep families in rural Nebraska.

Nebraska Legislature: District 43 (North Central NE) Age: 61 Occupation: State senator, retired military Political Party: Republican Address: 550 West 10th Street, Gordon Website: www.votetombrewer.com

Legislative Priorities: Lower property taxes, cut taxes on military retirement benefits, eliminate taxes on Social Security income, pro- life, 2nd amendment.

Tanya Storer Age: Occupation: Cattle rancher, Cherry County Commissioner Political Party: Republican Address: 19075 Adamson Drive, Whitman Website : www. tombriese.com

Legislative Priorities: Tax relief, modernized infrastructure, cut red tape, pro-life.

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Nebraska Legislature: District 45 (Bellevue)

Susan Hester Age: Occupation: Educator at Bellevue Public Schools Political Party: Democrat Address: 403 Dennis Drive, Bellevue Website: www.votesusanhester.com

Legislative Priorities: Support for veterans, affordable and accessible healthcare, mental health, early childhood education.

Rita Sanders Age: Occupation: Former Mayor of Bellevue, commercial real estate developer Political Party: Republican Address: 507 Martin Drive, Bellevue Website : www.ritasandersfornebraska.com

Legislative Priorities: Education, veteran affairs, pro-life, tax relief.

Nebraska Legislature: District 47 (Panhandle) Age: 71 Occupation: State senator, farmer Political Party: Republican Address: 8527 L62, Bayard Website: www.steveerdman.com

Legislative Priorities: Tax relief, school aid funding, ethanol, cooperative system support, pro-life.

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Nebraska Legislature: District 49 (Gretna)

Andrew La Grone Age: 30 Occupation: State senator, lawyer Political Party: Republican Address: 20276 Glenmore Dr. #1, Gretna Website: www.lagroneforlegislature.com

Legislative Priorities: Property tax relief, quality education, pro- life. Age: Occupation: Owner and co-founder of Artis Strength Political Party: Democrat Address: Gretna Website : www. jenday fornebraska .com

Legislative Priorities: Public education and property tax relief

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