AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLegislative Shift: Nebraska Republicans are set to lose their filibuster-proof supermajority, with Democrats and a Democratic-endorsed candidate leading in three key races. Local Upsets: Democrat Mark Martinez won the Douglas County sheriff’s race after a court fight over his ballot eligibility; Makayla Danner also ousted longtime County Attorney Don Kleine. In Knox County, Mark Duncan won the sheriff’s race. Congressional Results: Democrat Denise Powell flipped Nebraska’s 2nd District, while Republicans Pete Ricketts, Gov. Jim Pillen and Rep. Mike Flood won reelection. Election Rules and Ballot Measures: Secretary of State-elect Scott Petersen says he wants lawmakers to consider shortening the mail-voting period. Voters rejected online sports betting and extending legislative term limits, but approved a constitutional ban on transgender girls competing in girls’ school sports.
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