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2022 Nebraska Legislature election
Results by gains and holds Results by winning party vote share Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% 50–60% 60–70%
The 2022 Nebraska State Legislature elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections . Nebraska voters elected state senators[a] [b] Nebraska Unicameral as well as in a special election for the 31st District. State senators serve four-year terms in the unicameral Nebraska Legislature .
Race by district
Note: All elections are technically non-partisan in the State Legislature; therefore, parties listed here are from candidates' websites and official party endorsement lists. Candidates all appear on the ballot as nonpartisan.
Candidates endorsed by the Republican Party:
Candidates endorsed by the Democratic Party:[2]
District 2
2022 Nebraska's 2nd Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Robert Clements , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Robert Clements , banker (incumbent)[3] [4] Sarah Slattery, chef and school food program manager[4] [5]
Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur[6]
Janet Chung, former chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Party[7]
Endorsements
Sarah Slattery
Organizations Nebraska State Education Association[10]
Run For Something
National Association of Social Workers
Disqualified/withdrawn
Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant[11] Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 4
2022 Nebraska's 4th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Robert Hilkemann , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Likely R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 6
2022 Nebraska's 6th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Lean D
October 3, 2023
Results
District 8
2022 Nebraska's 8th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Democratic Megan Hunt , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Megan Hunt , small business owner (incumbent)[14] Katie Opitz
Marilyn Arant Asher Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid D
October 3, 2023
Results
District 10
2022 Nebraska's 10th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Democratic Wendy DeBoer , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Wendy DeBoer , lawyer and academic (incumbent)[14] Lou Ann Goding, former Omaha Public Schools board president[15] Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Tossup
October 3, 2023
Results
District 12
2022 Nebraska's 12th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Democratic Steve Lathrop , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Haile Kucera, small business owner[16]
Robin Richards, Vice President of the Ralston Public Schools Board[17]
Merv Riepe , former state senatorBob Borgeson, union leader Did not file
Bryce Lukowski, conservative activist[18] Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Lean R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 14
2022 Nebraska's 14th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican John Arch , who ran for re-election.
Declared
John Arch , former healthcare executive (incumbent)[14] Cori Villegas, healthcare worker and after-school program volunteer[19]
Rob Plugge, software developer[20] Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Likely R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 16
2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Ben Hansen , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Ben Hansen , chiropractor (incumbent)[14] Connie Petersen, psychologist Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 18
2022 Nebraska's 18th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Brett Lindstrom , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Tossup
October 3, 2023
Results
District 20
2022 Nebraska's 20th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican John McCollister , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Tossup
October 3, 2023
Results
District 22
2022 Nebraska's 22nd Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Mike Moser , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Mike Moser , small business owner (incumbent)[14] Mike Goos, school psychologist and candidate for Nebraska State Board of Education District 3 in 2020
Roy M. Zach, candidate for this seat in 2010 Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 24
2022 Nebraska's 24th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Mark Kolterman , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 26
2022 Nebraska's 26th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Democratic Matt Hansen , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
George Dungan III , public defense attorney[26] Bob Van Valkenburg, business owner and perennial candidate
Russ Barger
Larry Weixelman, candidate for this seat in 2014
Endorsements
George Dungan III
Elected officials Organizations Nebraska State AFL–CIO [8]
Nebraska State Education Association[10]
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska
Sierra Club Nebraska chapter [9] Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Likely D
October 3, 2023
Results
District 28
2022 Nebraska's 28th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Democratic Patty Pansing Brooks , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Withdrew
Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate[28]
Endorsements
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid D
October 3, 2023
Results
District 30
2022 Nebraska's 30th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Myron Dorn , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
Nebraska's 30th Legislative District Election, 2022
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Myron Dorn (incumbent) 9,024
100.00
Total votes
9,024
100.00
General election
Republican Myron Dorn (incumbent) 12,603
100.00
Total votes
12,603
100.00
Republican hold
District 31 (Special)
2022 Nebraska's 31st Special Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Kathleen Kauth , who ran for being elected, after who was appointed.
Following the death of Senator Rich Pahls , a special election will be held to determine who will fill the seat for the remaining two years of the term.[29]
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Lean R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 32
2022 Nebraska's 32nd Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Tom Brandt , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
Nebraska's 32nd Legislative District Election, 2022
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Tom Brandt (incumbent) 8,077
100.00
Total votes
8,077
100.00
General election
Republican Tom Brandt (incumbent) 11,253
100.00
Total votes
11,253
100.00
Republican hold
District 34
2022 Nebraska's 34th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Curt Friesen , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Did not file
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 36
Declared
Did not file
Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner[33] Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Lean R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 38
2022 Nebraska's 38th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican Dave Murman , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Dave Murman , farmer (incumbent)[14] Tyler R. Cappel, business owner and personal trainer Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 40
2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
Precinct results Broxson: 50–60% 60–70%Nichols: 50–60%
The incumbent is Republican Tim Gragert , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Declined
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 42
2022 Nebraska's 42nd Legislature District election
Precinct results Broxson: 50–60%Bruns: 50–60%
The incumbent is Republican Mike Jacobson , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Withdrawn/disqualified
Mel McNea, retired healthcare executive[40] Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 44
Declared
Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
District 46
2022 Nebraska's 46th Special Legislature District election
The incumbent is Democratic Adam Morfeld , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Endorsements
James Michael Bowers
Elected officials Labor unions Lincoln Education Association
Lincoln Firefighters Association IAFF Local 644
Nebraska State AFL–CIO [8]
Nebraska State Education Association[10] Organizations News media Danielle Conrad
Elected officials Individuals Organizations Sierra Club Chapter of NebraskaPlanned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska (co-endorsed with Bowers ) News Media Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid D
October 3, 2023
Results
District 48
2022 Nebraska's 48th Legislature District election
The incumbent is Republican John Stinner , who is not running for re-election.
Declared
Don L. Lease II, farmer[46]
Brian Hardin , businessman[47] Talon Cordle
Scott Shaver
Jeremiah Jake Teeple Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2023
Results
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