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 .
District 26: Matt Hansen District 28: Patty Pansing Brooks District 46: Adam Morfeld 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 [ edit ] District 12: Steve Lathrop retired. District 40: Tim Gragert retired. Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2022
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%
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] 2022 Nebraska's 2nd Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Robert Clements , who ran for re-election.
Janet Chung, former chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Party[ 3] Robert Clements , banker (incumbent)[ 4] [ 5] Sarah Slattery, chef and school food program manager[ 5] [ 6] Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur[ 7] Sarah Slattery
Organizations National Association of Social Workers Nebraska State Education Association[ 10] Run For Something Disqualified/withdrawn[ edit ] Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant[ 11] Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 4th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Robert Hilkemann , who did not run for re-election.
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Likely R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 6th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh , who ran for re-election.
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Lean D October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 8th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Democratic Megan Hunt , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Marilyn Arant Asher Megan Hunt , small business owner (incumbent)[ 14] Katie Opitz Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid D October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 10th Legislature District election
The incumbent was 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] Tilt (flip) November 3 2024
2022 Nebraska's 12th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Democratic Steve Lathrop , who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Bob Borgeson, union leader Haile Kucera, small business owner[ 16] Robin Richards, Vice President of the Ralston Public Schools Board[ 17] Merv Riepe , former state senator Did not file
Bryce Lukowski, conservative activist[ 18] Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Lean R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 14th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican John Arch , who ran for re-election.
Declared
John Arch , former healthcare executive (incumbent)[ 14] Rob Plugge, software developer[ 19] Cori Villegas, healthcare worker and after-school program volunteer[ 20] Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Likely R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election
The incumbent was 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
2022 Nebraska's 18th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Brett Lindstrom , who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Tilt R November 3 2024
2022 Nebraska's 20th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican John McCollister , who ran for re-election.
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Tilt R November 2 2024
2022 Nebraska's 22nd Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Mike Moser , who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Mike Goos, school psychologist and candidate for Nebraska State Board of Education District 3 in 2020 Mike Moser , small business owner (incumbent)[ 14] Roy M. Zach, candidate for this seat in 2010 Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 24th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Mark Kolterman , who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 26th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Democratic Matt Hansen , who did not run for re-election.
Declared
Russ Barger George Dungan III , public defense attorney[ 26] Bob Van Valkenburg, business owner and perennial candidate Larry Weixelman, candidate for this seat in 2014 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
2022 Nebraska's 28th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Democratic Patty Pansing Brooks , who did not run for re-election.
Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate[ 28] Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid D October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 30th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Myron Dorn , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
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)[ edit ] 2022 Nebraska's 31st Special Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Kathleen Kauth , who ran for being elected, after who was appointed.[clarification needed ]
Following the death of Senator Rich Pahls , a special election was held to determine who would 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
2022 Nebraska's 32nd Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Tom Brandt , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
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
2022 Nebraska's 34th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Curt Friesen , who did not run for re-election.
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
Declared
Did not file
Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner[ 33] Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Lean R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 38th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican Dave Murman , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Tyler R. Cappel, business owner and personal trainer Dave Murman , farmer (incumbent)[ 14] Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 16th Legislature District election Precinct results Broxson: 50–60% 60–70% Nichols: 50–60%
The incumbent was Republican Tim Gragert , who ran for re-election.
Declared
Declined
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 42nd Legislature District election Precinct results Broxson: 50–60% Bruns: 50–60%
The incumbent was 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
Declared
Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 46th Special Legislature District election
The incumbent was Democratic Adam Morfeld , who did not run for re-election.
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 Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska (co-endorsed with Bowers ) Sierra Club Chapter of Nebraska News media Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid D October 3, 2023
2022 Nebraska's 48th Legislature District election
The incumbent was Republican John Stinner , who did not run for re-election.
Talon Cordle Brian Hardin , businessman[ 46] Don L. Lease II, farmer[ 47] Scott Shaver Jeremiah Jake Teeple Predictions Source Ranking As of CNalysis[ 1] Solid R October 3, 2023
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