The 1st District includes the eastern edge of Nebraska except for Omaha, which is in the 2nd District. The 3rd District covers the rest of the state. Many Madison County residents want to stay in the 1st District, which is represented by 12-term Republican Rep. Doug Bereuter. They argue that he has the influence and experience needed to ensure that a four-lane highway is built from South Sioux City through Norfolk and south to Interstate 80. Republican Rep. Tom Osborne, on the other hand, is in his first term representing the 3rd District.
Lawmakers have yet to give final approval to the legislative redistricting plan.
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