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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

May 12, 2026 Nebraska Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Nebraska

Eric Mortimore - R

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Pete Ricketts - R

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Todd Knobel - R

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Mac Stevens - R

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Debb Axtell schultz - R

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Trump

Government Efficiency

Separation of Church & State

Foreign Policy

Israel

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

Foreign Policy

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iraq

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Agriculture

Trade

Tariffs & Trade with China

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health and Medical Insurance

Medicaid

Cancer

Medical Malpractice Reform

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Standards and Testing

Parental Involvement in Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Stem Cell Research

Using Embryos in Stem Cell Research

Courts, Laws & Justice

Activist Judges

Constitution

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Law Enforcement

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

American Values

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Energy Research and Development

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

National Security

Illegal Immigration Enforcement

Illegal Immigration Amnesty

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

TikTok

Parental Blocking & Children Internet Protections

Social Media

Taxes

Property Taxes

Tax Reform

Child Tax Credit

Marriage Penalty

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Veterans Funding

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Consumers & Food

Food