Phelps County, Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature District 38

2 candidates are tracked for Nebraska Legislature District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Anderson and Janell Anderson Ehrke. Candidate information follows official Phelps County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Anderson, Janell Anderson Ehrke are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nebraska Legislature District 38, 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Tim Anderson

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Pursue property tax relief and fiscal responsibility
Advocate for Nebraska agriculture and rural communities
Support first responders and expand rural infrastructure and broadband

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tim Anderson is the mayor of Sutton, serving since 2023, and works in seed sales as a farmer, per the Nebraska Examiner. He is a former volunteer firefighter and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, per KGFW. His campaign site lists property tax relief, agriculture, public safety and rural infrastructure among his priorities.

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Janell Anderson Ehrke

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Support real property tax relief
Support agriculture by adding value to Nebraska products and removing barriers for young farmers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Janell Anderson Ehrke is the CEO of GROW Nebraska, a nonprofit educational and economic development organization, per the Nebraska Examiner. She is a candidate for the District 38 seat being vacated by term-limited Sen. Dave Murman.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nebraska Legislature District 38 in 2026?

When is the Nebraska Legislature District 38 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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Candidate roster from official Phelps County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tim Anderson, full profile Janell Anderson Ehrke, full profile Official Nebraska election office