In the upcoming Nebraska Legislature election for District 25, incumbent Sen. Carolyn Bosn, who was appointed by Gov. Jim Pillen in 2023, is seeking a full four-year term. Her opponent, Nicki Behmer Popp, is running as a registered nonpartisan and aims to unseat Bosn by painting her as aligned with the governor and the party line. Bosn, on the other hand, touts her independence and willingness to challenge her own party’s positions.
District 25, which covers southeast Lincoln and Lancaster County, is traditionally conservative, with a strong GOP voter registration advantage. Despite being outspent by Bosn, Behmer Popp is focusing her campaign on drawing moderate conservatives who may feel underrepresented.
Bosn, a former prosecutor, has focused on public safety issues during her time in the Legislature, passing several bills related to fraud and consumer protection. She also sits on a task force exploring sentencing reforms. If reelected, Bosn hopes to continue working on public safety as well as address issues like property tax relief and broadband expansion.
Behmer Popp, a Realtor and former Airport Authority member, is running on the platform of giving the voice back to Nebraska citizens and addressing divisive partisanship in the Legislature. She aims to tackle economic and infrastructure issues like housing, childcare, and labor shortages, as well as advocate for public school funding and property tax reform.
The race for the District 25 seat promises to be competitive, with both candidates offering different approaches to addressing the needs and concerns of their constituents. Voters will have a choice in November between the experienced incumbent and the newcomer focusing on bipartisan collaboration and citizen representation.
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