Former State Senator Dan Quick emerged as the victor in a Nebraska legislative rematch race against incumbent State Senator Ray Aguilar. Quick, a retired welder and mechanic, defeated Aguilar by 135 votes, marking a significant shift in the District 35 seat. Aguilar, the longest-tenured lawmaker in the Legislature, thanked his supporters and staff following the results. With Quick’s win, he will be the sole Democratic representative in the Legislature west of Lincoln.
The Nebraska Legislature, officially nonpartisan, saw Republicans maintain at least 33 seats for the 2025 legislative session. Aguilar, a registered Republican, previously served as chair of the Executive Board and emphasized his commitment to leading the institution in a nonpartisan manner.
Following Quick’s victory, there are still two key legislative races that are too close to call. In District 13, Ashlei Spivey leads Nick Batter, while in District 3, Victor Rountree leads Felix Ungerman. Both races will play a significant role in determining the future makeup of the Legislature.
Overall, the recent election results reflect a mix of new and experienced lawmakers in the Nebraska Legislature, with a focus on diversity and representation. The remaining ballots in these two key races will be crucial in shaping the legislative landscape moving forward.
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