The 2024 Nebraska State Legislature elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. Nebraska voters elected state senators for the 25 odd-numbered seats of the 49 legislative districts in the Nebraska Unicameral. State senators serve four-year terms in the Nebraska Legislature. All elections are technically non-partisan in the State Legislature; therefore, any parties listed are from candidates' websites and official party endorsement lists. Candidates all appear on the ballot as nonpartisan. Senators are limited to two consecutive terms, after which they must wait four years before running again."Frequently Asked Questions About Senators". Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved May 27, 2015. Archived 2 April 2015 at Wayback Machine.

Overview + ↓ 33 1 15 Republican I Democratic

+ Summary of the November 5, 2024 Nebraska Legislature election results Parties Candidates Votes Seats % Before After +/- Republican 29 244,930 62.46 33 33 Democrat 18 117,830 30.05 15 15 Independent Democrat 2 22,160 5.66 1 1 Independent 1 7,156 1.83 0 0 Libertarian 0 0 0.00 0 0 Green 0 0 0.00 0 0 Write-ins – 0 0.00 0 0 Total 49 392,076 100.00 49 49

Summary by district

In the 2020 Presidential Election, Republican Donald Trump received the most votes in 34 of Nebraska's legislative districts and Democrat Joe Biden received the most votes in 15 districts. Out of the 25 districts which have elections in 2024, there are three districts where Donald Trump won the most votes in 2020 that a Democrat currently represents: District 3, based in Sarpy County (Trump +7%); District 15, based in Dodge County (Trump +33%); and District 49, based in Sarpy County (Trump +12%).

District Incumbent Candidateshttps://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-state-legislature-primary-results-2024/60584282 Location Member Party Firstelected Status 1 2019 Incumbent retired.Republican hold. Primary election: Dennis Schaardt (Republican) 45.10% Robert Hallstrom (Republican) 33.80% Glenda Willnerd (Democratic) 16.49% Bob Holman (Republican) 4.61% General election: Robert Hallstrom (Republican) 51.75% Dennis Schaardt (Republican) 48.25% 3 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. Primary election: Felix Ungerman (Republican) 53.06% Victor Rountree (Democratic) 46.94% General election: Victor Rountree (Democratic) 50.57% Felix Ungerman (Republican) 49.43% 5 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Democratic gain. Primary election: Margo Juarez (Democratic) 37.68% Gilbert Ayala (Republican) 35.95% Flint Harkness (Democratic) 26.36% General election: Margo Juarez (Democratic) 57.65% Gilbert Ayala (Republican) 42.35% 7 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. Primary election: Dunixi Guereca (Democratic) 34.02% Tim Pendrell (Democratic) 24.56% Ben Salazar (Independent) 22.31% Christopher Geary (Democratic) 20.36% General election: Dunixi Guereca (Democratic) 57.71% Tim Pendrell (Democratic) 42.29% 9 2020 Incumbent re-elected.Democratic hold. Primary election: John Cavanaugh (Democratic) 70.09% Julia Palzer (Republican) 29.91% General election: John Cavanaugh (Democratic) 70.14% Julia Palzer (Republican) 29.86% 11 2020 Incumbent re-elected.Democratic hold. Primary election: Terrell McKinney (Democratic) 44.60% Ernie Chambers (Independent) 44.50% Calandra Cooper (Independent) 10.89% General election: Terrell McKinney (Democratic) 13 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. Primary election: Nick Batter (Independent) 37.94% Ashlei Spivey (Democratic) 24.04% Tracy Hightower-Henne (Democratic) 23.42% Matthew Clough (Republican) 15.00% General election: Ashlei Spivey (Democratic) 50.52% Nick Batter (Independent) 49.48% 15 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican gain. Primary election: Dave Wordekemper (Republican) 43.76% Roxie Kracl (Republican) 25.19% Anthony Hanson (Republican) 18.92% Scott Thomas (Republican) 6.21% Peter Mayberry (Democratic) 5.92% General election: Dave Wordekemper (Republican) 52.72% Roxie Kracl (Republican) 47.28% 17 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Primary election: Mike Albrecht (Republican) 40.71% Glen Meyer (Republican) 32.27% Cindy Kai (Democratic) 27.02% General election: Glen Meyer (Republican) 52.3% Mike Albrecht (Republican) 47.7% 19 2022 Incumbent re-elected.Republican hold. Primary election: Jeanne Reigle (Republican) 38.88% Rob Dover (Republican) 36.44% Melissa Temple (Democratic) 24.68% General election: Rob Dover (Republican) 54.57% Jeanne Reigle (Republican) 45.43% 21 2023 Incumbent re-elected.Republican hold. Primary election: Beau Ballard (Republican) 54.39% Seth Derner (Democratic) 30.27% Bryan Paseka (Democratic) 15.34% General election: Beau Ballard (Republican) 55.29% Seth Derner (Democratic) 44.71% 23 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Primary election: Jared Storm (Republican) 34.90% Dennis Fujan (Republican) 24.60% Allie French (Republican) 14.22% Larissa Schultz (Democratic) 12.46% Alan Zavodny (Republican) 7.86% Jacob Wolff (Republican) 5.96% General election: Jared Storm (Republican) 54.86% Dennis Fujan (Republican) 45.14% 25 2023 Incumbent re-elected.Republican hold. Primary election: Carolyn Bosn (Republican) 55.39% Nicki Behmer Popp (Independent Dem.) 41.71% Aurang Zeb (Democratic) 2.90% General election: Carolyn Bosn (Republican) 53.01% Nicki Behmer Popp (Independent Dem.) 46.99% 27 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. Primary election: Jason Prokop (Democratic) 56.33% Dawn Liphardt (Republican) 43.67% General election: Jason Prokop (Democratic) 52.55% Dawn Liphardt (Republican) 47.45% 29 2020 Incumbent re-elected.Democratic hold. Primary election: Eliot Bostar (Democratic) 100.0% General election: Eliot Bostar (Democratic) 100.0% 31 2022 Incumbent re-elected.Republican hold. Primary election: Kathleen Kauth (Republican) 59.14% Mary Ann Folchert (Democratic) 40.86% General election: Kathleen Kauth (Republican) 54.06% Mary Ann Folchert (Democratic) 45.94% 33 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Primary election: Dan Lonowski (Republican) 39.94% Michelle Smith (Democratic) 28.87% Paul Hamelink (Republican) 18.33% Joshua Frederick (Republican) 12.86% General election: Dan Lonowski (Republican) 67.31% Michelle Smith (Democratic) 32.69% 35 2020 Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. Primary election: Dan Quick (Democratic) 51.10% Ray Aguilar (Republican) 48.90% General election: Dan Quick (Democratic) 50.68% Ray Aguilar (Republican) 49.32% 37 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Primary election: Stan Clouse (Republican) 57.77% Lana Peister (Republican) 32.61% Nathan Leach (Independent) 9.62% General election: Stan Clouse (Republican) 58.77% Lana Peister (Republican) 41.23% 39 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Primary election: Tony Sorrentino (Republican) 51.90% Allison Heimes (Independent Dem.) 48.90% General election: Tony Sorrentino (Republican) 52.09% Allison Heimes (Independent Dem.) 47.91% 41 2023 Incumbent retiring.Republican hold. Primary election: Dan McKeon (Republican) 45.19% Ethan Clark (Republican) 39.21% Nadine Bane (Republican) 15.60% General election: Dan McKeon (Republican) 52.04% Ethan Clark (Republican) 47.96% 43 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Primary election: Tanya Storer (Republican) 58.53% Tony Tangwall (Republican) 41.47% General election: Tanya Storer (Republican) 60.72% Tony Tangwall (Republican) 39.28% 45 2020 Incumbent re-elected.Republican hold. Primary election: Rita Sanders (Republican) 58.43% Sarah Centineo (Democratic) 41.87% General election: Rita Sanders (Republican) 52.87% Sarah Centineo (Democratic) 47.13% 47 2016 Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Primary election: Paul Strommen (Republican) 77.13% Larry Bolinger (Democratic) 22.87% General election: Paul Strommen (Republican) 77.15% Larry Bolinger (Democratic) 22.85% 49 2020 Incumbent lost re-election.Republican gain. Primary election: Jen Day (Democratic) 42.87% Bob Anderson (Republican) 34.67% Caleb Muhs (Republican) 22.47% General election: Bob Anderson (Republican) 52.12% Jen Day (Democratic) 47.88%

Retirements Fifteen incumbents did not seek re-election.

Democrats District 3: Carol Blood was term-limited (ran for U.S. Representative). District 7: Tony Vargas was term-limited (ran for U.S. Representative). District 13: Justin Wayne was term-limited. District 15: Lynne Walz was term-limited. District 27: Anna Wishart was term-limited.

Republicans District 1: Julie Slama retired. District 5: Mike McDonnell was term-limited. District 17: Joni Albrecht was term-limited. District 23: Bruce Bostelman was term-limited. District 33: Steve Halloran was term-limited. District 37: John Lowe was term-limited. District 39: Lou Ann Linehan was term-limited. District 41: Fred Meyer retired. District 43: Tom Brewer was term-limited. District 47: Steve Erdman was term-limited.

Predictions Redistricting greatly reduced the number of competitive seats in the state, making it almost certain that the chamber would remain in Republican hands.

Statewide SourceRankingAs of CNalysis September 2, 2024

Competitive districts DistrictIncumbent2020 Pres.CNalysisResults#%3rdCarol Blood 51.88% R Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. 169 1.14%5thMike McDonnell 59.53% D Incumbent term-limited.Democratic gain. 1,665 15.30%13thJustin Wayne 63.79% D Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. 151 1.04%21stBeau Ballard53.58% R Incumbent won re-election.Republican hold. 1,820 10.58%25thCarolyn Bosn51.38% R Incumbent won re-election.Republican hold. 1,443 6.02%27thAnna Wishart52.62% D Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. 699 5.10%31stKathleen Kauth53.07% R Incumbent won re-election.Republican hold. 1,600 8.12%35thRay Aguilar60.53% R Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. 135 1.36%45thRita Sanders51.15% R Incumbent won re-election.Republican hold. 875 5.74%49thJen Day54.69% R Incumbent lost re-election.Republican gain. 908 4.24%

Race by district Note: All elections are technically non-partisan in the State Legislature; therefore, parties listed here are from candidates' websites and official party endorsement lists. Candidates all appear on the ballot as nonpartisan. Candidates endorsed by the Republican Party: Candidates endorsed by the Democratic Party:

District 1 • District 3 • District 5 • District 7 • District 9 • District 11 • District 13 • District 15 • District 17 • District 19 • District 21 • District 23 • District 25 • District 27 • District 29 • District 31 • District 33 • District 35 • District 37 • District 39 • District 41 • District 43 • District 45 • District 47 • District 49__NOTOC__

District 1 The incumbent was Republican Julie Slama, Incumbent retired, Republican hold. Candidates Advanced to general Dennis Schaardt, businessman and former Pawnee County commissioner, mayor, city councilman and volunteer fire chief. Robert Hallstrom, lawyer

Eliminated in primary Glenda Willnerd, Librarian

Withdrawn Bob Holman Mike Powers Julie Slama, lawyer (incumbent)

Predictions SourceRankingAs of CNalysis September 2, 2024

Results

District 3 The incumbent was Democratic Carol Blood, Incumbent term-limited, Democratic hold. Candidates Advanced to general Victor Rountree, pastor and former United States Air Force chief master sergeant Felix Ungerman, former deputy chief of staff for US Representative Don Bacon

Predictions SourceRankingAs of CNalysis September 2, 2024

Results

District 5 The incumbent was Republican Mike McDonnell, Incumbent term limited, Democratic gain. Candidates Advanced to general Gilbert Ayala, unsuccessful candidate in District 5 in 2016 and 2020 Margo Juarez, member of the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education

Eliminated in primary Flint Harkness, resource teacher for special education

Withdrawn Tim Benak, firefighter and adjunct instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Predictions