# 2022 Nebraska Legislature election

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The 2022 Nebraska State Legislature elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. Nebraska voters elected state senators in the 24 even-numbered seats of the 49 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 | 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:
Source:

### District 2

The incumbent was Republican Robert Clements, who ran for re-election.

#### Declared

* Janet Chung, former chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Party
* Robert Clements, banker (incumbent)
* Sarah Slattery, chef and school food program manager
* Schuyler Windham, lawyer and entrepreneur

#### Endorsements

Organizations
* Nebraska State AFL–CIO
* Sierra Club Nebraska chapter
Organizations
* National Association of Social Workers
* Nebraska State Education Association
* Run For Something
Individuals
* Laura Ebke, former Nebraska State Senator

#### Disqualified/withdrawn

* Michelle Bates, corporate executive assistant
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 2nd Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert Clements (incumbent) | 5,154 | 53.69 |
| | Democratic | Sarah Slattery | 2,221 | 23.14 |
| | Democratic | Janet Chung | 1,674 | 17.44 |
| | Libertarian | Schuyler Windham | 550 | 5.73 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,599 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Robert Clements (incumbent) | 9,261 | 56.55 |
| | Democratic | Sarah Slattery | 7,117 | 43.45 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,378 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 4

The incumbent was Republican Robert Hilkemann, who did not run for re-election.

#### Declared

* Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
* R. Brad von Gillern
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Likely R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 4th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | R. Brad von Gillern | 5,055 | 52.09 |
| | Nonpartisan | Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek | 4,649 | 47.91 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,704 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | R. Brad von Gillern | 8,710 | 52.41 |
| | Nonpartisan | Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek | 7,908 | 47.59 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,618 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 6

The incumbent was Democratic Machaela Cavanaugh, who ran for re-election.

#### Declared

* Machaela Cavanaugh, nonprofit development director (incumbent)
* Elizabeth Hallgren
* Christian Mirch
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Lean D | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 6th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Machaela Cavanaugh (incumbent) | 4,355 | 47.82 |
| | Republican | Christian Mirch | 3,449 | 37.87 |
| | Republican | Elizabeth Hallgren | 1,304 | 14.32 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,108 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | Machaela Cavanaugh (incumbent) | 7,969 | 55.61 |
| | Republican | Christian Mirch | 6,360 | 44.39 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,329 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 8

The incumbent was Democratic Megan Hunt, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* Marilyn Arant Asher
* Megan Hunt, small business owner (incumbent)
* Katie Opitz
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid D | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 8th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Megan Hunt (incumbent) | 5,225 | 66.26 |
| | Republican | Marilyn Arant Asher | 1,846 | 23.41 |
| | Republican | Katie Opitz | 815 | 10.33 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,886 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | Megan Hunt (incumbent) | 9,322 | 69.37 |
| | Republican | Marilyn Arant Asher | 4,116 | 30.63 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,438 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 10

The incumbent was Democratic Wendy DeBoer, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* Wendy DeBoer, lawyer and academic (incumbent)
* Lou Ann Goding, former Omaha Public Schools board president
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Tilt (flip) | November 3, 2024 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 10th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Wendy DeBoer (incumbent) | 4,176 | 53.48 |
| | Republican | Lou Ann Goding | 3,632 | 46.52 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,808 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | Wendy DeBoer | 7,120 | 53.47 |
| | Republican | Lou Ann Goding | 6,197 | 46.53 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,317 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 12

The incumbent was Democratic Steve Lathrop, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
* Bob Borgeson, union leader
* Haile Kucera, small business owner
* Robin Richards, Vice President of the Ralston Public Schools Board
* Merv Riepe, former state senator
Did not file
* Bryce Lukowski, conservative activist
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Lean R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 12th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Merv Riepe | 3,038 | 44.97 |
| | Democratic | Robin Richards | 1,369 | 20.27 |
| | Republican | Haile Kucera | 1,185 | 17.54 |
| | Republican | Bob Borgeson | 1,163 | 17.22 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,755 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Merv Riepe | 5,942 | 52.31 |
| | Democratic | Robin Richards | 5,418 | 47.69 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,360 | 100.00 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

### District 14

The incumbent was Republican John Arch, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* John Arch, former healthcare executive (incumbent)
* Rob Plugge, software developer
* Cori Villegas, healthcare worker and after-school program volunteer
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Likely R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 14th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | John Arch (incumbent) | 3,269 | 57.81 |
| | Democratic | Cori Villegas | 1,431 | 25.30 |
| | Democratic | Rob Plugge | 955 | 16.89 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,655 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | John Arch (incumbent) | 7,606 | 62.70 |
| | Democratic | Cori Villegas | 4,524 | 37.30 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,130 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 16

The incumbent was Republican Ben Hansen, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* Ben Hansen, chiropractor (incumbent)
* Connie Petersen, psychologist
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 16th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ben Hansen (incumbent) | 6,470 | 73.98 |
| | Republican | Connie Petersen | 2,276 | 26.02 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,746 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Ben Hansen (incumbent) | 9,744 | 70.27 |
| | Republican | Connie Petersen | 4,123 | 29.73 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,867 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 18

The incumbent was Republican Brett Lindstrom, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
* Christy Armendariz
* Clarice Jackson, nonprofit CEO
* Michael Young, technology consultant
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Tilt R | November 3, 2024 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 18th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael Young | 2,498 | 34.53 |
| | Republican | Christy Armendariz | 2,379 | 32.88 |
| | Republican | Clarice Jackson | 2,358 | 32.59 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,235 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Christy Armendariz | 7,430 | 56.23 |
| | Democratic | Michael Young | 5,784 | 43.77 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,214 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 20

The incumbent was Republican John McCollister, who ran for re-election.

#### Declared

* Stu Dornan, attorney
* John Fredrickson, mental health provider and adjunct professor
* Julie Fredrickson, realtor
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Tilt R | November 2, 2024 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 20th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Stu Dornan | 4,431 | 42.60 |
| | Democratic | John Fredrickson | 3,686 | 35.44 |
| | Republican | Julie Fredrickson | 2,284 | 21.96 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,401 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | John Fredrickson | 8,139 | 50.25 |
| | Republican | Stu Dornan | 8,057 | 49.75 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,196 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

### District 22

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)
* Roy M. Zach, candidate for this seat in 2010
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 22nd Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mike Moser (incumbent) | 6,549 | 76.14 |
| | Nonpartisan | Roy M. Zach | 1,054 | 12.25 |
| | Democratic | Mike Goos | 998 | 11.60 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,601 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Mike Moser (incumbent) | 9,561 | 80.24 |
| | Nonpartisan | Roy M. Zach | 2,355 | 19.76 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,916 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 24

The incumbent was Republican Mark Kolterman, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
* Patrick Hotovy, physician
* Jana Hughes, member of the Seward Public School Board
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 24th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Patrick Hotovy | 4,558 | 50.4 |
| | Republican | Jana Hughes | 4,516 | 49.6 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,104 | 100.0 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Jana Hughes | 7,551 | 55.08 |
| | Republican | Patrick Hotovy | 6,159 | 44.92 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,710 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 26

The incumbent was Democratic Matt Hansen, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
* Russ Barger
* George Dungan III, public defense attorney
* Bob Van Valkenburg, business owner and perennial candidate
* Larry Weixelman, candidate for this seat in 2014

#### Endorsements

Elected officials
* Tom Beckius, Lincoln city councilman
* John Cavanaugh, Nebraska State Senator
* Wendy DeBoer, Nebraska State Senator
* Matt Hansen, Nebraska State Senator
* Bennie Shobe, Lincoln city councilman
* Tony Vargas, Nebraska State Senator and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
Organizations
* Nebraska State AFL–CIO
* Nebraska State Education Association
* Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska
* Sierra Club Nebraska chapter
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Likely D | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 26th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Russ Barger | 2,833 | 40.99 |
| | Democratic | George Dungan III | 2,543 | 36.79 |
| | Nonpartisan | Larry Weixelman | 816 | 11.81 |
| | Nonpartisan | Bob Van Valkenburg | 720 | 10.42 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,912 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | George Dungan III | 5,960 | 50.96 |
| | Republican | Russ Barger | 5,736 | 49.04 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,696 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 28

The incumbent was Democratic Patty Pansing Brooks, who did not run for re-election.

#### Declared

* Roy Christensen, former Lincoln City Councilman
* Jane Raybould, Lincoln City Councilwoman, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska in 2014

#### Withdrew

* Nancy Petitto, nonprofit program director and affordable housing advocate

#### Endorsements

Individuals
* Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Senator
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid D | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 28th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jane Raybould | 4,919 | 64.49 |
| | Republican | Roy Christensen | 2,708 | 35.51 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,627 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | Jane Raybould | 7,879 | 66.46 |
| | Republican | Roy Christensen | 3,977 | 33.54 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,856 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 30

The incumbent was Republican Myron Dorn, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* Myron Dorn, farmer (incumbent)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 30th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Myron Dorn (incumbent) | 9,024 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,024 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Myron Dorn (incumbent) | 12,603 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,603 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 31 (Special)

The incumbent was Republican Kathleen Kauth, who ran for being elected, after who was appointed.
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.
Declared
* Kathleen Kauth, businesswoman (incumbent)
* Tim Royers, educator
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Lean R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 31st Legislative District special election, 2022 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) | 8,076 | 52.50 |
| | Democratic | Tim Royers | 7,306 | 47.50 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,382 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 32

The incumbent was Republican Tom Brandt, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* Tom Brandt, farmer (incumbent)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 32nd Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Brandt (incumbent) | 8,077 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,077 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Tom Brandt (incumbent) | 11,253 | 100.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,253 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 34

The incumbent was Republican Curt Friesen, who did not run for re-election.

#### Declared

* Loren Lippincott, US Air Force veteran, commercial pilot, and farmer
* Michael Reimers, National Guard veteran

#### Did not file

* Arron Kowalski, farmer
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 34th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Loren Lippincott | 6,385 | 69.67 |
| | Republican | Michael Reimers | 2,780 | 30.33 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,165 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Loren Lippincott | 8,788 | 67.67 |
| | Republican | Michael Reimers | 4,199 | 32.33 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,987 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 36

Declared
* Rick Holdcroft, candidate for District 3 in 2020
* Angie Lauritsen, small business owner
Did not file
* Jim Jenkins, rancher, entrepreneur and restaurant owner
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Lean R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 36th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Rick Holdcroft | 3,465 | 51.36 |
| | Democratic | Angie Lauritsen | 3,282 | 48.64 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,747 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Rick Holdcroft | 8,188 | 55.96 |
| | Democratic | Angie Lauritsen | 6,444 | 44.04 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,632 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 38

The incumbent was Republican Dave Murman, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* Tyler R. Cappel, business owner and personal trainer
* Dave Murman, farmer (incumbent)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 38th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dave Murman (incumbent) | 6,822 | 66.7 |
| | Libertarian | Tyler R. Cappel | 3,406 | 33.3 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,228 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Dave Murman (incumbent) | 9,368 | 65.06 |
| | Libertarian | Tyler R. Cappel | 5,031 | 34.94 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,399 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 40

The incumbent was Republican Tim Gragert, who did not run for re-election.
Declared
* Barry DeKay, former chair of the Nebraska Public Power District
* Robert E. Johnston, director of the Nebraska Soybean Association
* Keith F. Kube, candidate for this seat in 2014 and 2018
* Mark Patefield, former mayor of Laurel
Declined
* Tim Gragert, farmer (incumbent)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 40th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Barry DeKay | 4,443 | 36.10 |
| | Republican | Keith F. Kube | 3,180 | 25.84 |
| | Republican | Mark Patefield | 3,064 | 24.89 |
| | Republican | Robert E. Johnston | 1,621 | 13.17 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,308 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Barry DeKay | 9,486 | 59.36 |
| | Republican | Keith F. Kube | 6,494 | 40.64 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,980 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 42

The incumbent was Republican Mike Jacobson, who ran for re-election.
Declared
* Chris Bruns, Lincoln County Commissioner and US Marine Corps veteran
* Brenda Fourtner, independent provider
* Mike Jacobson (incumbent)
Withdrawn/disqualified
* Mel McNea, retired healthcare executive
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 42nd Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Chris Bruns | 4,031 | 45.44 |
| | Republican | Mike Jacobson (incumbent) | 3,885 | 43.79 |
| | Republican | Brenda Fourtner | 956 | 10.78 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,872 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Mike Jacobson (incumbent) | 6,868 | 51.39 |
| | Republican | Chris Bruns | 6,497 | 48.61 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,365 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 44

Declared
* Ed Dunn, chairman of the West Central Nebraska Development District
* Teresa Ibach, wife of former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 44th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Teresa Ibach | 6,554 | 76.13 |
| | Republican | Ed Dunn | 2,055 | 23.87 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,609 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Teresa Ibach | 9,708 | 100 |
| | Republican | Ed Dunn (withdrew) | 0 | 0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,708 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### District 46

The incumbent was Democratic Adam Morfeld, who did not run for re-election.

#### Declared

* James Michael Bowers, Lincoln city councilman
* Danielle Conrad, former Nebraska State Senator
* James Herrold

#### Endorsements

Elected officials
* Eliot Bostar, Nebraska State Senator
* Kathy Danek, member of Lincoln Public Schools board (co-endorsement with Conrad)
* Jen Day, Nebraska State Senator
* Leirion Gaylor Baird, Mayor of Lincoln
* Adam Morfeld, Nebraska State Senator
* Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Senator and candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska (co-endorsement with Conrad)
* Tammy Ward, Lincoln City Councilwoman
Labor unions
* Lincoln Education Association
* Lincoln Firefighters Association IAFF Local 644
* Nebraska State AFL–CIO
* Nebraska State Education Association
Organizations
* LGBTQ Victory Fund
* Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska (co-endorsement with Conrad)
News media
* Lincoln Journal Star (primary co-endorsement with Conrad)
Elected officials
* Kathy Danek, member of Lincoln Public Schools board (co-endorsement with Bowers)
* Megan Hunt, Nebraska State Senator
* Steve Lathrop, Nebraska State Senator
* John S. McCollister, Nebraska State Senator
* Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Senator and candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska (co-endorsement with Bowers)
Individuals
* Brad Ashford, former U.S. Representative (Nebraska's 2nd congressional district) and former Nebraska State Senator
* Bob Kerrey, former governor of Nebraska and U.S. senator
* Amanda McGill, former Nebraska state senator
* Marian Price, former Nebraska state senator
* DiAnna Schimek, former Nebraska state senator
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska (co-endorsed with Bowers)
* Sierra Club Chapter of Nebraska
News media
* Lincoln Journal Star (primary co-endorsement with Bowers)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid D | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 46th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Danielle Conrad | 1,594 | 43.20 |
| | Democratic | James Michael Bowers | 1,431 | 38.78 |
| | Libertarian | James Herrold | 665 | 18.02 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,690 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Democratic | Danielle Conrad | 3,146 | 51.48 |
| | Democratic | James Michael Bowers | 2,965 | 48.52 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,111 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### District 48

The incumbent was Republican John Stinner, who did not run for re-election.

#### Declared

* Talon Cordle
* Brian Hardin, businessman
* Don L. Lease II, farmer
* Scott Shaver
* Jeremiah Jake Teeple
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Solid R | October 3, 2023 |

#### Results

Nebraska's 48th Legislative District election, 2022 :
| Primary election |||||
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Brian Hardin | 2,638 | 45.17 |
| | Republican | Don L. Lease II | 1,366 | 23.39 |
| | Republican | Scott Shaver | 1,314 | 22.50 |
| | Republican | Jeremiah Jake Teeple | 291 | 4.98 |
| | Republican | Talon Cordle | 231 | 3.96 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,840 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Brian Hardin | 5,526 | 52.15 |
| | Republican | Don L. Lease II | 5,071 | 47.85 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,597 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |