2026 Endorsed Candidates

Every election determines the strength of collective bargaining, fair wages, workplace safety, and the rights of working families across Nebraska. Following a thorough review and democratic screening process by affiliate union members, the Nebraska State AFL-CIO is proud to endorse the following pro-worker candidates for the 2026 election.

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Top State & Federal Races

Leadership That Puts Working People First

Nebraska State AFL-CIO endorsement graphic for governor.

Lynne Walz

for Nebraska Governor

Champion for public education and school workers
Protects worker safety standards across the state
Dedicated to protecting working-family benefits

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Dan Osborn

for U.S. Senate

Rank-and-file union leader who knows workers' struggles
Fights to safeguard pensions and retirement security
Stands strong against corporate greed and union busting

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Additional Federal & Statewide Endorsements

Pro-Worker Leaders for Nebraska & Washington

Nebraska State AFL-CIO endorsement graphic for congress CD-1.

Chris Backemeyer

U.S. House of Representatives, Dist. 1

Advocate for middle-class infrastructure jobs
Pledges to break up corporate price gouging
Fights to protect Social Security and healthcare

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Nebraska State AFL-CIO endorsement for CD-2.

Denis Powell

U.S. House of Representatives, Dist. 2

Champion for metro-area working families
Protecting jobs and retirement security
Dedicated to expanding vocational apprenticeships

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Jocelyn Brasher

for State Attorney General

Defends working families against corporate abuse
Proven record fighting corporate fraud
Independent, transparent justice for all Nebraskans

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Sarah Slattery

for Secretary of State

Protects voting rights and ballot box accessibility
Promotes transparent election administration
Advocates for fair business registration policies

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Nebraska State Legislature (Unicameral)

District 2:Caitlin Knutson	District 4:Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
District 8:Erin Feichtinger	District 10:Cindy Johnson
District 12: Christy Knorr	District 14:SuAnn Witt
District 18:Jess Goldoni	District 20:John Fredrickson
District 26:George Dungan	District 28:Patty Pansing Brooks
District 32:Shay Smith	District 34:Ben Blodgett
District 36:Darin Tompkins	District 38:Janell Anderson Ehrke
District 46: Danielle Conrad

Public Power & NRD

OPPD (Dist. 2):
Jay Ignowski

OPPD (Dist. 3):
Carol Blood

Papio NRD (Sub. 10):
Anthony Strawn

Education & Regents

NU Regents (Dist. 2):
Elizabeth Butler

NU Regents (Dist. 4):
Justin Solomon

Millard School Board:
Lisa Schoenberger

County Boards

Otoe County (Dist. 1):
Robert Valdez

Otoe County (Dist. 3):
Andy Wright

Get Involved with Nebraska Labor 2026

Help us knock pro-worker doors, talk to union members at plant gates, and mobilize working families across Nebraska.

Contact the Nebraska State AFL-CIO at (402) 421-6570 to volunteer!