Legislature - District 02 P26


Dean Helmick

Republican
Website: http://helmickforlegislature.com 

02/20/26, 10:35am, Reached candidate via phone, 
agreed to receive the Dear Candidate letter and look at the questions.
02/20/26, 10:53am, Sent Dear Candidate letter with access link
02/20/26, 9:06pm, Resent Candidate Letter as he couldn't open the first one I sent.
02/23/26, 10:32am, Sent follow up text.  
candidate able to open and read the letter,
but hasn't had time to log in yet.
03/03/26, 2:10pm, Sent a follow up text message checking on status
and inquiring if there are any questions.
03/09/26, 11:23am, Phone call to candidate; 
has questions regarding the questionnaire.  
willing to talk to Director.  
03/11/26, 12:48pm, Candidate called director
03/11/26, 2:20pm, Emailed "paper" version of questionnaire

Caitlin Knutson

Democrat
Website: https://www.knutsonforlegislature.com/ 

02/20/26, 10:35am, Called her phone number and left a voicemail message.
02/23/26, 10:44am, Left voicemail message.  Sent text asking to set a time to talk on the phone.
02/24/26, 6:22pm, Sent a follow up text message requesting to talk on the phone.
03/03/26, 2:12pm, Left voicemail message on her personal cell.  And sent text message requesting contact.
03/09/26, 3:02pm, Left voicemail message and sent text message following up.

Jayden Speed

Democrat
Website: http://SpeedforNebraska.com

Job Description

How office affects the voter

Almost any decision the Legislature makes will affect many, if not most voters. They are the law makers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Simply stated in Article III-30 of the Nebraska Constitution, “The Legislature shall pass all laws necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this constitution.” The list of standing committees reveals the categories in which bills are created, discussed and some eventually become laws. Agriculture, Appropriations, Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Business and Labor, Education, General Affairs, Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, Natural Resources, Nebraska Retirement Systems, Revenue, Transportation and Telecommunications, and Urban Affairs. Special committees can be created as needed. The Legislature has a lot of power but is limited by what laws are managed locally at city and county level. (Page 16 Nebraska Constitution) They also do not have authority over schools. They do have authority to act in an emergency if there is an international enemy attack.

See Complete Description

Job Description

How office affects the voter

Almost any decision the Legislature makes will affect many, if not most voters. They are the law makers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Simply stated in Article III-30 of the Nebraska Constitution, “The Legislature shall pass all laws necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this constitution.” The list of standing committees reveals the categories in which bills are created, discussed and some eventually become laws. Agriculture, Appropriations, Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Business and Labor, Education, General Affairs, Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, Natural Resources, Nebraska Retirement Systems, Revenue, Transportation and Telecommunications, and Urban Affairs. Special committees can be created as needed. The Legislature has a lot of power but is limited by what laws are managed locally at city and county level. (Page 16 Nebraska Constitution) They also do not have authority over schools. They do have authority to act in an emergency if there is an international enemy attack.

Requirements for the position

Must be a registered voter, at least 21 years old. Must have resided within the district for one year before his or her election. Must not hold any office under the authority of the United States, or any lucrative office under the authority of Nebraska.

Other information

Salary: $12,000/year. Many recommend having the abilities to communicate and negotiate.

Term of office

4 years, with no more than 2 consecutive terms.

Partisan?

Nonpartisan

When election is held

Odd-numbered districts voted on in Presidential elections, even-numbered districts voted on in Gubernatorial elections.

Links

Douglas County Election Site information, Nebraska Constitution-330 references, Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 50

Keep scrolling or click on categories to see candidate answers.

How office affects the voter

Almost any decision the Legislature makes will affect many, if not most voters. They are the law makers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Simply stated in Article III-30 of the Nebraska Constitution, “The Legislature shall pass all laws necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this constitution.” The list of standing committees reveals the categories in which bills are created, discussed and some eventually become laws. Agriculture, Appropriations, Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Business and Labor, Education, General Affairs, Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, Natural Resources, Nebraska Retirement Systems, Revenue, Transportation and Telecommunications, and Urban Affairs. Special committees can be created as needed. The Legislature has a lot of power but is limited by what laws are managed locally at city and county level. (Page 16 Nebraska Constitution) They also do not have authority over schools. They do have authority to act in an emergency if there is an international enemy attack.

Requirements for the position

Must be a registered voter, at least 21 years old. Must have resided within the district for one year before his or her election. Must not hold any office under the authority of the United States, or any lucrative office under the authority of Nebraska.

Other information

Salary: $12,000/year. Many recommend having the abilities to communicate and negotiate.

Term of office

4 years, with no more than 2 consecutive terms.

Partisan?

Nonpartisan

When election is held

Odd-numbered districts voted on in Presidential elections, even-numbered districts voted on in Gubernatorial elections.

Links

Douglas County Election Site information, Nebraska Constitution-330 references, Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 50