Public Service Commissioner - District 02 - G26


Wendy DeBoer

Democrat

During Primary
03/12/26, 2:42am, emailed to inform opponent 
had contacted us and emailed access link
03/23/26, 2:28am, emailed that opponent had answered, 
emailed "paper" version of questionnaire
For General
7/15/26, 11:15pm, emailed invitation for publicity opportunity, and access link

Dennis McCann

Republican

03/09/26, 1:00pm, spoke with candidate at event
03/12/26, 10:53am, candidate emailed question how to answer questions
03/12/26, 11:25am, emailed access link
03/12/26, 3:29pm, candidate emailed request for list of questions
03/12/26, 4:27pm, emailed "paper" questionnaire
Answers submitted in email, March 22, 2026 @ 10:47 PM

Job Description

How office affects the voter

If you are having a problem with an industry the Commission oversees, such as utility, phone, internet, a transportation provider, or household moving service, the Public Service Commission is the agency you can contact to get assistance in resolving disputes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties vary each day, but a Commissioner will attend hearings, review testimony/evidence, facilitate dockets and conduct extensive research on regulated industries to ensure they are reliable, safe, and affordable to consumers.

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Job Description

How office affects the voter

If you are having a problem with an industry the Commission oversees, such as utility, phone, internet, a transportation provider, or household moving service, the Public Service Commission is the agency you can contact to get assistance in resolving disputes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties vary each day, but a Commissioner will attend hearings, review testimony/evidence, facilitate dockets and conduct extensive research on regulated industries to ensure they are reliable, safe, and affordable to consumers.

Requirements for the position

Registered voter, resident of the district, no interest in any common carrier or jurisdictional utility, must not hold any other office, federal or state or other state. Must not engage in any other occupation while in office.

Other information

This position is highly technical. You should have foundations in governance, with knowledge in law, infrastructure, and physics. Additionally, a background in utility, infrastructure, gas, electricity, water, or telecommunications is very helpful.

Term of office

6 years

Partisan?

Yes; candidate nominated by party.

When election is held

There are five geographical commission districts. Commissioners are elected for six-year terms.

Links

See State Statutes 75-118 through 75-139; Nebraska Constitution Article IV paragraph 20



How office affects the voter

If you are having a problem with an industry the Commission oversees, such as utility, phone, internet, a transportation provider, or household moving service, the Public Service Commission is the agency you can contact to get assistance in resolving disputes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties vary each day, but a Commissioner will attend hearings, review testimony/evidence, facilitate dockets and conduct extensive research on regulated industries to ensure they are reliable, safe, and affordable to consumers.

Requirements for the position

Registered voter, resident of the district, no interest in any common carrier or jurisdictional utility, must not hold any other office, federal or state or other state. Must not engage in any other occupation while in office.

Other information

This position is highly technical. You should have foundations in governance, with knowledge in law, infrastructure, and physics. Additionally, a background in utility, infrastructure, gas, electricity, water, or telecommunications is very helpful.

Term of office

6 years

Partisan?

Yes; candidate nominated by party.

When election is held

There are five geographical commission districts. Commissioners are elected for six-year terms.

Links

See State Statutes 75-118 through 75-139; Nebraska Constitution Article IV paragraph 20