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Legislature, District 26Tuesday, November 3, 2026

George Dungan

Incumbent

Running for
Legislature, District 26
Party on ballot
None (nonpartisan office)
Incumbent
Yes
Hometown on filing
Lincoln
Occupation
Attorney; state senator, District 26
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Prior offices
Nebraska State Senator, District 26 (elected 2022; incumbent) Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Former Lancaster County Deputy Public Defender (appointed staff position) Source: georgefornebraska.com
Campaign money
Raised: $138,866; Spent: $172,408; Cash on hand: $188,359 (through 2026-09-29)
Source: nadc-e.nebraska.gov

In their own words

Taxes and budget

Says the 2023 tax cuts created "a billion-dollar structural deficit" and should be revisited.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Agriculture and water

Supports removing tax breaks for data center construction and water/electricity transparency rules.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Elections and government

"when voters speak, lawmakers need to respect and uphold their voice."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Housing and cost of living

"He will continue to fight for a Nebraska we can all afford."

Source: georgefornebraska.com

Environment

Supports a constitutional right to a clean environment (introduced LR22CA).

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Filibuster

Supports current filibuster rules.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

No public statement found on: Economy and jobs, Education, Health care, Public safety, Energy and utilities, Immigration, Abortion.

Record in office

109th Legislature (2025-26): primary introducer of 37 bills (plus 1 appropriation bill, LB22A) and 9 resolutions

Source: nebraskalegislature.gov

Passed: LB22 (nurse home-visitation state plan amendment), LB139 (Real Property Appraiser Act), LB414 (veterans suicide mortality review team), LB560 (innovative tourism grants), LB762 (insurance coverage of pediatric autoimmune disorders), LB778 (Civic and Community Center Financing Act grants)

Source: nebraskalegislature.gov

Introduced LR22CA, constitutional amendment for a right to a clean and healthy natural environment (indefinitely postponed)

Source: nebraskalegislature.gov

Committees: Banking, Commerce and Insurance; Revenue

Source: nebraskalegislature.gov