Nebraska election results end conservatives' filibuster-proof majority

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 22:45 · Archive

Nebraska election results appear to end the conservative filibuster-proof majority in the Legislature, with seats across the state, including in the Omaha area, likely going to progressives. The 110th Legislature will convene on 6 January 2027 and will face a budget hole and property tax crisis that received significant attention during the election cycle.

Incumbent Senator Brad von Gillern in west Omaha appears likely to lose his legislative seat to Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek. Von Gillern was a potential candidate to succeed Speaker John Arch of La Vista. The 49 senators must first elect a new leader, with Omaha Senator Kathleen Kauth having said for months that she will seek the role. Kauth said her pitch for the speaker position is to treat colleagues 'as if we are the independent, nonpartisan body that we are supposed to be on paper', with plans to ensure priority bills get heard.

North Platte Senator Mike Jacobson said he is prepared to work with a more equally divided Legislature. 'When one party doesn't have the super majority, I think you can get more done because now we're going to get bills that are less controversial and bills that we can kind of agree upon up front,' Jacobson said.

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Nebraska election results appear to end conservatives’ filibuster-proof majorityNebraska election results appear to end conservatives’ filibuster-proof majority and could reshape the race to lead the Unicameral.1011Now · 4 Nov, 22:08
Nebraska election results appear to end conservatives’ filibuster-proof majorityNebraska election results appear to end conservatives’ filibuster-proof majority and could reshape the race to lead the Unicameral.WOWT · 4 Nov, 22:08

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