Nebraska State Senate District 2
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Nebraska State Senate District 2 is represented byRobert Clements (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Nebraska state senators represented an average of40,068 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented37,384 residents.
About the office
Members of theNebraska State Senate servefour-year terms withterm limits.[1] It is unique in that it is the only American state legislature that isunicameral. Half of the seats up for election every second year. Nebraska legislators assume office the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January.[2]
Qualifications
A candidate for theNebraska Legislature must meet the following qualifications:[3]
- Be registered to vote
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be a resident of Nebraska, and specifically a resident of the legislative district he or she wishes to serve, for at least one year prior to the general election
Salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2025[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $12,000/year | For legislators residing within 50 miles of the Capitol: $68/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the Capitol: $178/day. |
Term limits
- See also:State legislatures with term limits
The Nebraska State Senate is one of16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted theNebraska Term Limits Act in 2000. That initiative limited senators to terms of no more than two four-year terms.[1]
The first year that theterm limits enacted in 2000 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2008.
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in theNebraska State Legislature, thegovernor is responsible for appointing a replacement. If the vacancy occurs after May 1 of the official's second year in office, the replacement must serve the remainder of the unexpired term. If the vacancy happens before that date, the replacement serves the remainder of the unfilled term before the next general election when a new representative is elected.[5]
See sources:Nebraska Rev. Stat. §32-566
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
On September 30, 2021, theNebraska State Legislature approved a new state legislative map, 37-7. Gov.Pete Ricketts signed the map into law shortly afterwards.[6] This map took effect for Nebraska's 2022 legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Nebraska work? In Nebraska, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority is required to approve a redistricting plan, which is subject to veto by thegovernor.[7]
TheNebraska Constitution requires that state legislative districts "be contiguous and compact, and they keep to county boundaries 'whenever practicable.'"[7][8]
On April 8, 2011, the state legislature approved the following redistricting guidelines:[7]
- Congressional districts should be held to the same aforementioned constitutional requirements as state legislative districts.
- Both congressional and state legislative districts should be "understandable to voters, preserve the cores of prior districts, and keep to boundaries of cities and villages when feasible."
- District boundaries "should not be established with the intention of favoring a political party, other group or any person."
The legislature is entitled to amend these guidelines at its discretion.[7]
Nebraska State Senate District 2
until January 3, 2023
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Nebraska State Senate District 2
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Elections
2026
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Nebraska State Senate District 2
Jayden Speed (Nonpartisan) is running in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 2 on May 12, 2026.
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2022
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 2
IncumbentRobert Clements defeatedSarah Slattery in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Clements (Nonpartisan) | 56.5 | 9,261 |
 | Sarah Slattery (Nonpartisan) | 43.5 | 7,117 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 16,378 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 2
IncumbentRobert Clements andSarah Slattery defeatedJanet Chung andSchuyler Windham in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 2 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Clements (Nonpartisan) | 53.7 | 5,154 |
| ✔ | | Sarah Slattery (Nonpartisan) | 23.1 | 2,221 |
| Janet Chung (Nonpartisan) | 17.4 | 1,674 | ||
| Schuyler Windham (Nonpartisan) | 5.7 | 550 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 9,599 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michelle Bates (Nonpartisan)
2018
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 2
IncumbentRobert Clements defeatedSusan D. Lorence in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Clements (Nonpartisan) | 57.0 | 7,965 |
| Susan D. Lorence (Nonpartisan) | 43.0 | 6,019 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 13,984 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 2
IncumbentRobert Clements andSusan D. Lorence defeatedJames Bond in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 2 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Clements (Nonpartisan) | 47.8 | 2,867 |
| ✔ | Susan D. Lorence (Nonpartisan) | 37.6 | 2,252 | |
| James Bond (Nonpartisan) | 14.6 | 878 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 5,997 | ||
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2014
Elections for theNebraska State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election took place onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for challengers wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014, two days after the statutory deadline, which fell on a Saturday. Incumbents were required to file for election by February 18, 2014, three days after the statutory deadline, which fell on the Saturday prior to Presidents Day. IncumbentBill Kintner andRon Nolte defeatedMel Luetchens in the primary election. Kintner defeated Nolte in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent |  Bill KintnerIncumbent | 61.8% | 7,244 | |
| Independent | Ron Nolte | 38.2% | 4,487 | |
| Total Votes | 11,731 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Bill KintnerIncumbent | 44.4% | 3,043 |
| Ron Nolte | 29% | 1,989 |
| Mel Luetchens | 26.6% | 1,823 |
| Total Votes | 6,855 | |
2012
Elections for the office ofNebraska State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 15, 2012, and a general election onNovember 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 1, 2012.Bill Kintner defeatedPaul Lambert in the general election.Bill Kintner andPaul Lambert defeated Ron Nolte, Mel Luetchens, Robyn Larson and Robert Howard in the May 15 Nonpartisan Primary to advance to the general election.[12][13][14] A total of $130,461 was raised by 2012 candidates in the district, with Lambert outspending Kintner by a margin of $71,107 to $41,435. Howard and Nolte both raised $0, while Larson raised $6,052 and Luetchens raised $11,867.[15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Bill Kintner | 51.2% | 8,171 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul LambertIncumbent | 48.8% | 7,798 | |
| Total Votes | 15,969 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| R. Paul LambertIncumbent | 28.4% | 1,624 |
| Bill Kintner | 22.1% | 1,266 |
| Ron Nolte | 18.6% | 1,064 |
| Mel Luetchens | 16.5% | 943 |
| Robyn Larson | 12.8% | 733 |
| Robert Howard | 1.7% | 98 |
| Total Votes | 5,728 | |
Campaign contributions
From 2002 to 2022, candidates for Nebraska State Senate District 2 raised a total of $925,134. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $34,264 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Nebraska State Senate District 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2022 | $214,231 | 4 | $53,558 |
| 2018 | $196,002 | 3 | $65,334 |
| 2014 | $208,372 | 3 | $69,457 |
| 2012 | $130,461 | 6 | $21,744 |
| 2010 | $48,336 | 2 | $24,168 |
| 2006 | $98,032 | 6 | $16,339 |
| 2002 | $29,700 | 3 | $9,900 |
| Total | $925,134 | 27 | $34,264 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1termlimits.org, "State Legislative Term Limits," accessed February 4, 2021Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "limits" defined multiple times with different content - ↑Nebraska Constitution, "Article III-10," accessed November 4, 2021
- ↑Nebraska Legislature, "Qualifications," accessed May 22, 2025
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, "2025 Legislator Compensation," December 2, 2025
- ↑Nebraska Legislature, "Nebraska Revised Statutes," accessed February 9, 2021(Statute 32.566)
- ↑Nebraska Legislature, "LB3 - Set boundaries of legislative districts," accessed September 30, 2021
- ↑7.07.17.27.3All About Redistricting, "Nebraska," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑Nebraska State Constitution, "Article III-5," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results: General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑Nebraska Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List for the Primary Election," accessed December 4, 2013
- ↑Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑Nebraska Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," accessed December 4, 2013
- ↑followthemoney.org, “Nebraska 2012 Senate Candidates," accessed November 26, 2013
