Nebraska attorney general race pits Hilgers against Brasher

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 23:15 · Archive

Democrat Jocelyn Brasher is challenging Republican incumbent Mike Hilgers in Nebraska's attorney general election on 3 November. Both candidates are Nebraska natives who spoke about their priorities on Wednesday.

Hilgers says he has delivered for Nebraskans and believes he should continue his work on 'the people's issues'. Brasher has experience in law, having worked in the Consumer Protection Bureau and served as a former deputy Dawson County attorney. She says a win would allow her to focus on public safety, consumer protection, affordability and fighting corruption.

The candidates were asked about the state's handling of medical marijuana following Nebraska's legalisation in 2024. A series of court cases followed involving alleged fraud in the petition process, led by Hilgers. He said opponents would have him 'look the other way', describing that as wrong. Brasher alleges Hilgers has abused his power in how he handled medical marijuana in Nebraska.

How it is being reported

• Election 2026: Hilgers, Brasher outline priorities in Nebraska Attorney General raceNebraska voters have a lot of decisions to make when casting their midterm ballot. Among them: electing a state attorney general.WOWT · 28 Oct, 22:55
• Election 2026: Hilgers, Brasher outline priorities in Nebraska Attorney General raceNebraska voters have a lot of decisions to make when casting their midterm ballot. Among them: electing a state attorney general.1011Now · 28 Oct, 22:55

In this story: Jocelyn Brasher · Mike Hilgers · Nebraska · Dawson County · Consumer Protection Bureau

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