LINCOLN — All incumbent state senators simply survived Tuesday’s main election, whereas two former lawmakers received the prospect to reclaim their previous seats within the Nebraska Legislature in November.
Of the 24 seats up for election this 12 months, solely 11 are held by incumbents. 13 seats are open as a result of the incumbent senators are term-limited out or, in two instances, opted to not run for reelection. The late April loss of life of Sen. Wealthy Pahls of Omaha will add one other open seat for the November election. It occurred too late for candidates to get on the first poll.
Each candidates will advance to the final election in 9 races, whereas Sens. Myron Dorn of Adams and Tom Brandt of Plymouth have been unopposed. Listed below are outcomes of the contested primaries:
Metro-area districts
District 6. Incumbent Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha had no bother claiming the lead in her bid for a second legislative time period. The outspoken Democrat will face Christian Mirch, a former chairman of the Douglas County Republican Social gathering, in November.
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District 8. One other outspoken Democrat, Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, held a commanding lead over her two opponents. The second-place candidate was Marilyn Arant Asher, a Republican who stepped down as government director of Nebraskans for Founders Values, a Christian activist group, to run.
District 12. Former Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston coasted to a straightforward victory in a four-way contest, with Ralston College Board member Robin Richards in second place. Riepe, a Republican, hopes to return to the Legislature after being ousted by Sen. Steve Lathrop in 2018. Riepe had been elected to the Legislature in 2014, when Lathrop was term-limited out. This time, Lathrop opted towards looking for reelection. Lathrop and Richards are Democrats.
District 18. Small-business proprietor Michael Younger clung to a slim lead over Christy Armendariz, who works in strategic sourcing, on this tight main. At deadline, Clarice Jackson, the founding father of a dyslexia screening, educating and advocacy group, was in third place. Younger is a Democrat, the opposite two are Republicans.
District 14. Incumbent Sen. John Arch of La Vista handily received his three-way main. The Republican, who’s looking for a second time period, will compete towards Cori Villegas of Papillion, a behavioral therapist and Democrat.
District 20. Lawyer Stu Dornan and psychological well being supplier John Fredrickson, each of Omaha, will sq. off in November after coming in first and second within the main. Dornan, a Republican, received the race, adopted by Fredrickson, a Democrat.
Lincoln-area districts
District 2. Incumbent Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood, a Republican, held the lead in his bid for reelection from a reconfigured district. The district now consists of elements of northeast Lincoln, together with the extra rural Cass County. The second-place finisher was Janet Chung, a Democrat from Lincoln who has labored in advertising and administration.
District 26. George Dungan III, a Lancaster County public defender, and Russ Barger, an lawyer and entrepreneur, will meet once more in November after taking the highest two main spots. Dungan is a Democrat, Barger a Republican.
District 46. Former Sen. Danielle Conrad held the lead in a three-way contest to return to the Legislature. Lincoln Metropolis Councilman James Michael Bowers took second place. Each are Democrats. Conrad was term-limited out of workplace in 2014.
Different areas
District 22. Incumbent Sen. Mike Moser of Columbus far out-distanced his opponents in his effort to win a second legislative time period. Second place went to Roy Zach of Genoa, who’s mounting his second bid for the Legislature. Moser is a Republican, Zach is an impartial.
District 40. Barry DeKay, a farmer and rancher from Niobrara, took the lead in a main battle that pitted 4 Republicans towards one another. At deadline, Mark Patefield, a pharmacist and former Laurel mayor, held the second-place spot by a solely slim margin over Keith Kube, a administration advisor from Crofton.
District 42. Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte claimed first place in a three-way race. His November opponent shall be Chris Bruns, additionally of North Platte, who was endorsed by former Sen. Mike Groene. Groene resigned in February amid allegations that he had taken inappropriate images of a feminine workers member. Jacobson was appointed to switch Groene. Each Jacobson and Bruns are Republicans.
Photographs: Nebraska main day 2022
Brett Lindstrom, Republican candidate for Nebraska governor, walks off the stage, with outcomes projected on him, after conceding the race throughout an election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Brett Lindstrom, Republican candidate for Nebraska governor, concedes the race throughout an election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Brett Lindstrom, Republican candidate for Nebraska governor, concedes the race throughout an election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Addison Kloeckner, 11, of Papillion, wears a patriotic hair bow through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Members of the media await outcomes through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Supporters collect through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Supporters pay attention as Brett Lindstrom, Republican candidate for Nebraska governor, concedes the race throughout an election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Brian Michael, of Elkhorn, appears over outcomes through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Supporters pay attention as Brett Lindstrom, Republican candidate for Nebraska governor, concedes the race throughout an election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday. The race was known as for Jim Pillen.
Nebraska 2nd Congressional District candidate Alisha Shelton smiles throughout a press interview throughout a watch get together at Legend’s Bar and Grill in Omaha on Tuesday.
Nebraska 2nd Congressional District candidate Tony Vargas delivers his victory speech together with his spouse, Lauren (left), throughout a watch get together at Beercade 2 in Omaha on Tuesday.
Nebraska 2nd Congressional District candidate Tony Vargas laughs throughout his victory speech together with his spouse, Lauren (left), throughout a watch get together at Beercade 2 in Omaha on Tuesday.
State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha and spouse Lauren wait throughout an applause break in his victory speech at Beercade 2 in Omaha on Tuesday. The Democratic main winner subsequent will face incumbent Rep. Don Bacon for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Nebraska 2nd Congressional District candidate Tony Vargas provides his victory speech throughout a watch get together at Beercade 2 in Omaha on Tuesday.
Nebraska congressional candidate Alisha Shelton speaks with media throughout a watch get together at Legend’s Bar and Grill in Omaha on Tuesday.
Nebraska congressional candidate Alisha Shelton speaks with media throughout a watch get together at Legend’s Bar and Grill in Omaha on Tuesday.
Nebraska congressional candidate Alisha Shelton speaks with media throughout a watch get together at Legend’s Bar and Grill in Omaha on Tuesday.
Nebraska 2nd Congressional District candidate Tony Vargas waits throughout an applause break in his victory speech throughout a watch get together at Beercade 2 in Omaha on Tuesday.
Nebraska 2nd Congressional District candidate Tony Vargas provides his victory speech throughout a watch get together at Beercade 2 in Omaha on Tuesday.
Yard indicators fill the world outdoors the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Vicki Allen, of Elkhorn, takes a images of the primary wave of outcomes through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Supporters collect through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Beth Kramer, the funds director with the marketing campaign, wears American flag excessive heels through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Dave Rippe, the Lindstrom operating mate, talks with supporters through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Dave Rippe, the Lindstrom operating mate, speaks through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Jana Lindstrom, Brett Lindstrom’s cousin, watches over his daughter, Olivia, 5, through the Brett Lindstrom for Governor election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Brett Lindstrom, Republican candidate for Nebraska governor, speaks with helps throughout an election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Brett Lindstrom, Republican candidate for Nebraska governor, speaks with helps throughout an election outcomes watch get together in Omaha on Tuesday.
Volunteer District Inspector Marilyn Blakemore deposits a accomplished poll for the Nebraska main at Flatland Church on Tuesday.
Aliza Schachter-Fuerst, 5, enjoys her “I Voted Immediately” sticker after her father Matt Fuerst voted within the Nebraska Major at Flatland Church on Tuesday.
Indicators direct voters to their polling place in Nebraska’s main election on Tuesday at Werner Park.
Voters fill out their ballots at Fontenelle Forest throughout Nebraska’s main election on Tuesday.
Voters head to their polling place at Fontenelle Forest throughout Nebraska’s main election on Tuesday.
Voters fill out their ballots in Nebraska’s main election on Tuesday at Werner Park.
Head Groundskeeper Zach Ricketts, left, works on the sector whereas Carol Szczepaniak votes in Nebraska’s main election on Tuesday at Werner Park.
Voters fill decide up their ballots at Fontenelle Forest throughout Nebraska’s main election on Tuesday.
Jim Pillen receives a sticker after voting at his polling place, Columbus Berean Church, in Columbus, Nebraska, on Tuesday, Might 10, 2022.
Jim Pillen votes at his polling place, Columbus Berean Church, in Columbus, Nebraska, on Tuesday, Might 10, 2022.
Jim Pillen and his spouse Suzanne Pillen converse with Linda Paitz (second from proper) and Fred Weinand (proper) after voting at their polling place, Columbus Berean Church, in Columbus, Nebraska, on Tuesday, Might 10, 2022.
Jim Pillen turns his poll into Linda Paitz at his polling place, Columbus Berean Church, in Columbus, Nebraska, on Tuesday, Might 10, 2022.
Larnisha Dortch fills out her poll at Fontenelle Forest throughout Nebraska’s main election on Tuesday.
Volunteer District Inspector Marilyn Blakemore, left, takes the poll from State Sen. Brett Lindstrom after he voted within the Nebraska Major at Flatland Church on Tuesday. Lindstrom is operating for Governor of Nebraska.
Aliza Schachter-Fuerst, 5, tries to peek at her father, Matt Fuerst’s poll whereas voting within the Nebraska Major at Flatland Church on Tuesday.
Indicators for political candidates line an entrance to the polling place at Flatland Church on Tuesday.
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