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] in the 24 even-numbered seats of the 49
[b] legislative districts in the
Nebraska Unicameral as well as in a special election for the 31st District. State senators serve four-year terms in the
unicameral
Nebraska Legislature .
Retirements Term limited Democrats District 26:
Matt Hansen
District 28:
Patty Pansing Brooks
District 46:
Adam Morfeld Republicans District 4:
Robert Hilkemann
District 18:
Brett Lindstrom
District 20:
John S. McCollister
District 24:
Mark Kolterman
District 34:
Curt Friesen
District 36:
Matt Williams
District 42:
Mike Groene
District 44:
Dan Hughes
District 48:
John Stinner Not seeking reelection Democrats District 12:
Steve Lathrop retired. Republicans District 40:
Tim Gragert retired. Predictions
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis
[1]
Solid R
October 3, 2022
Close races
District
Winner
Party
Margin
4
R. Brad von Gillern
Republican
4.82%
10
Wendy DeBoer
Democratic
6.94%
12
Merv Riepe
Republican (flip)
4.62%
20
John Fredrickson
Democratic (flip)
0.5%
26
George Dungan III
Democratic
1.92%
31 (special)
Kathleen Kauth
Republican
5.0%
42
Mike Jacobson
Republican
2.78%
46
Danielle Conrad
Democratic
2.96%
48
Brian Hardin
Republican
4.3%
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National Association of Social Workers Disqualified/withdrawn Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant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 senator
Bob 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 Stu Dornan, attorney
[22]
John Fredrickson , mental health provider and adjunct professor
[23]
Julie Fredrickson, realtor 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 James Michael Bowers, Lincoln city councilman
[44]
James Herrold
Danielle Conrad , former Nebraska State Senator
[45] 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 Nebraska
Planned 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 Notes
^ Although Nebraska's legislature is unicameral, the officeholders are called Senators.
^ The odd-numbered districts were elected in 2020 and will be up for election again in 2024.
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