Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorses 17 Additional Candidates for Election to the Nebraska Legislature

LINCOLN, NEB. - Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state's largest general agriculture organization, has announced an additional list of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature. Endorsements made by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) are based on the candidate's positions on agricultural and rural issues and recommendations from district evaluation committees made up of farmer and rancher members.

"We are pleased to announce our endorsement for several candidates aspiring to serve in the Nebraska Legislature. Recognizing the vital contribution of farmers and ranchers in food production, as well as the significant impact of agriculture on our state's overall economy, it is essential that we elect leaders who possess a deep appreciation for and comprehension of these sectors." said Katie Olson of Atkinson, chair of NEFB-PAC and first vice president of Nebraska Farm Bureau.

NEFB-PAC endorsed candidates seeking election to the Legislature:

• District 3 - Felix Ungerman of Papillion
• District 5 - Gilbert Ayala of Omaha
• District 7 - Tim C. Pendrell of Omaha
• District 13 - Nick Batter of Omaha
• District 19 - Sen. Robert Dover of Norfolk and Jeanne M. Reigle of Madison
• District 21 - Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln
• District 25 - Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln
• District 27 - Dawn Liphardt of Lincoln and Jason Prokop of Lincoln
• District 31 - Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha
• District 33 - Dan Lonowski of Hastings
• District 35 - Sen. Ray Aguilar of Grand Island
• District 39 - Tony Sorrentino of Elkhorn
• District 41 - Daniel D. McKeon of Amherst
• District 45 - Rita Sanders of Bellevue
• District 49 - Bob Andersen of Omaha

NEFB-PAC earlier endorsed candidates seeking election to the Legislature:

• District 1 - Dennis Schaardt of Steinauer
• District 15 - Roxie Kracl of Fremont
• District 17 - Mike Albrecht of Thurston and Glen Meyer of Pender
• District 23 - Dennis Fujan of Prague
• District 37 - Stanley Clouse of Kearney
• District 43 - Tanya Storer of Whitman
• District 47 - Paul Strommen of Sidney

"We look forward to supporting this slate of candidates in their election efforts. Each candidate brings unique leadership qualities and is committed to tackling Nebraska's property tax challenges and fostering economic growth in rural areas. We have confidence that the candidates vying for office in these races possess unique abilities to guide our state towards a prosperous future," said Olson.

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a grassroots, state-wide organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families and working for the benefit of all Nebraskans through a wide variety of educational, service, and advocacy efforts. More than 55,000 families across Nebraska are Farm Bureau members, working together to achieve rural and urban prosperity as agriculture is a key fuel to Nebraska's economy. For more information about Nebraska Farm Bureau and agriculture, visit www.nefb.org.