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, OPPD & MUD Board 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.
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
