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Russ Barger
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1994

Contact

Russ Barger ran for election to theNebraska State Senate to representDistrict 26. He lost in the general election onNovember 8, 2022.

Barger completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2022.Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Russ Barger earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1994.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Nebraska State Senate District 26

George Dungan III defeatedRuss Barger in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of George Dungan III
George Dungan III (Nonpartisan)
 
50.8
 
5,930
Image of Russ Barger
Russ Barger (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
49.2
 
5,736

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Total votes: 11,666
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 26

Russ Barger andGeorge Dungan III defeatedLarry Weixelman andBob Van Valkenburg in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 26 on May 10, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Russ Barger
Russ Barger (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
41.0
 
2,833
✔
Image of George Dungan III
George Dungan III (Nonpartisan)
 
36.8
 
2,543
Image of Larry Weixelman
Larry Weixelman (Nonpartisan)
 
11.8
 
816
Bob Van Valkenburg (Nonpartisan)
 
10.4
 
720

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There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,912
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Russ Barger completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barger's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am an attorney and local leader living in Northeast Lincoln, Nebraska. From being a scout leader, to serving as a Natural Resources District Director, I have a desire for public service. My family and I have been working and living in Northeast Lincoln for nearly 23 years. Despite significant taxes, our streets and educational options have not improved. My decades of skill and experience can help Northeast Lincoln. Northeast Lincoln deserves better representation in our state government.
  • Controlling Government Spending. Must establish metrics of success, not just budgets. Property taxes are relied upon too heavily.
  • Protection of Constitutional Rights. First, Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights need constant protection.
  • Public Safety. Because Nebraska is now a gambling state, our law enforcement needs the funds to address some problems gambling brings: Sex trafficking, drugs and gangs.
Practicing law in state government, including my time as an Assistant Attorney General, gives me a jump-start on recognizing and innovating on policy issues. My agricultural background and businesses provide a unique perspective and understanding of Nebraska’s largest sector. My wife and I married, and have grown our family, in Northeast Lincoln, living here for almost 23 years. Hopefully, age brings wisdom and perspective. Northeast Lincoln deserves better than it has received.

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Nebraska State Senate District 26

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    1. ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 28, 2022


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