2 candidates are tracked for Nebraska Legislature District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dean Helmick and Caitlin Knutson. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Dean Helmick, Caitlin Knutson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nebraska Legislature District 2, having advanced from the May 12, 2026 nonpartisan primary. The state's list marks no incumbent for this seat. Nebraska's Legislature is unicameral and officially nonpartisan; only 25 of the 49 districts are up in 2026.
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Dean Helmick served 42 years in the Air Force before transitioning to a civilian role at Offutt Air Force Base, retiring in 2024, per the campaign site. He served as Cass County GOP Chair and holds degrees in aeronautics and public administration, per the campaign site.
Nonpartisan
Caitlin Knutson spent 15 years as a special education teacher in public schools and with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Nebraska Legislature District 2 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Nebraska Legislature District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dean Helmick and Caitlin Knutson. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Nebraska Legislature District 2 election in Nebraska?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Nebraska are on the Nebraska election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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