The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. JCRC Omaha is currently reaching out to current candidates for Governor, State Senate, County Commission, Sheriff, State Board of Education, UNL Board of Regents, local school boards, OPPD & MUD Board to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities.
We have listed all candidates we reached out to for responses whose districts include Jewish voters. The candidates featured with responses are those who submitted completed questionnaires. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order by race and are published unedited.
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order, by race, and are published unedited.
Candidates for Douglas County Attorney
Donald Kleine
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order, by race, and are published unedited.
Governor
Rick Beard
Brett Lindstrom
Lynne Walz
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order, by race, and are published unedited.
Candidates for Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.) Board
Tim Cavanaugh
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order, by race, and are published unedited.
Candidates for OPPD
Christian Mapes
Mark Gudgel
Carol Blood
Jim Smith
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order, by race, and are published unedited.
Omaha Public School Board
Brianna Full
Jamar Dorsey Sr.
Kenneth Anderson
Lisa Sterba
Viridiana Almanza Zavala
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order, by race, and are published unedited.
Secretary of State
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented by district number and then alphabetical order, and are published unedited.
Candidates for Nebraska State Senator
Dean Helmick
Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek – Candidate for LD 4
Patrick Leahy
Erin Feichtinger
Josh Livingston
Cindy Johnson
Rebecca Rens
Merv Riepe
SuAnn Witt
Cindy Chatt
Ted Japp
Jess Goldoni
Taylor Royal
Dawson Brunswick
Patty Pansing Brooks
Colby Woodson
Janet Bock
Shay Smith
Darin Tompkins
Danielle Conrad
Candidate for United States Representative
*Responses were submitted by candidates participating in the primary election in April 2026.
Candidate for United States Senate
*Responses were submitted by candidates participating in the primary election in April 2026.
The Jewish community of Nebraska values civic engagement, pluralism, democratic norms, and constructive dialogue. This questionnaire was designed by JCRC Omaha to help Jewish voters better understand each candidate’s positions and priorities. All candidates running for Nebraska’s Second District and U.S. Senate were invited to respond to the same set of questions. The candidates featured here are those who submitted responses. Any candidate not listed did not respond to our request. To maintain fairness, responses are presented in alphabetical order, by race, and are published unedited. Download the JCRC 2026 Voters’ Guide
Kishla Askins – Democrat, Nebraska Congressional District 2
John Cavanaugh – Democrat, Nebraska Congressional District 2
Brinker Harding – Republican, Nebraska Congressional District 2
Denise Powell – Democrat, Nebraska Congressional District 2
Crystal Rhoades – Democrat, Nebraska Congressional District 2
Pete Ricketts – Republican, U.S. Senate
Daniel Osborn – Independent, U.S. Senate
