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Both candidates will be on both Primary and General Election ballots. 03/20/26, 2:08pm, emailed access link Answers submitted online March 21, 2026 @ 5:14 PM
Both candidates will be on both Primary and General Election ballots. 03/20/26, 2:52pm, emailed access link 03/23/26, 3:14am, emailed to inform opponent had answered. Answers provided elsewhere: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/voter-guides/contests/2026-primary-nebraska-legislature-district-32/
Almost any decision the Legislature makes will affect many, if not most voters. They are the law makers.
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 DescriptionAlmost any decision the Legislature makes will affect many, if not most voters. They are the law makers.
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.
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.
Salary: $12,000/year. Many recommend having the abilities to communicate and negotiate.
4 years, with no more than 2 consecutive terms.
Nonpartisan
Odd-numbered districts voted on in Presidential elections, even-numbered districts voted on in Gubernatorial elections.
Douglas County Election Site information, Nebraska Constitution-330 references, Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 50
Almost any decision the Legislature makes will affect many, if not most voters. They are the law makers.
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.
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.
Salary: $12,000/year. Many recommend having the abilities to communicate and negotiate.
4 years, with no more than 2 consecutive terms.
Nonpartisan
Odd-numbered districts voted on in Presidential elections, even-numbered districts voted on in Gubernatorial elections.
Douglas County Election Site information, Nebraska Constitution-330 references, Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 50
