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Endorsements provide candidates with credibility, financial support, and community backing. We provide endorsement to candidates who meet our guiding principles and are committed to advancing women and girls in our communities.
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2026 Endorsements
Nebraska Governor
Lynne Walz - Governor
Nebraska Secretary of State
Sarah Slattery - Secretary of State
Attorney General of Nebraska
Jocelyn Brasher - Attorney General of Nebraska
U.S. Congress
Denise Powell - District 2
Nebraska Legislature
Caitlin Knutson - District 2
Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek - District 4
Erin Feichtinger - District 8
Cindy Johnson - District 10
Christy Knorr - District 12
Robin Richards - District 12
SuAnn Witt - District 14
Jess Goldoni - District 18
Patty Pansing Brooks - District 28
Janet Bock - District 30
Shay Smith - District 32
Melanie Knight - District 38
Danielle Conrad - District 46
Public Service Commission
Wendy DeBoer - District 2
University of Nebraska Board of Regents
Elizabeth Butler - District 2
Community College Board of Governors
Mary Trecek Metropolitan - District 4
Kristen DuPree - Metropolitan - At-large
Carina McCormick - Southeast - District 4
State Board of Education
Michaela Conway - District 5
Sherrye Hutcherson - District 8
Omaha Public Power Board of Directors
Carol Blood - District 3
Sara Kohen - District 1
Natural Resources Board of Directors
Larissa Schultz - Lower Platte North, District 9
Melissa Baker - Lower Platte South, District 3
County Offices
Makayla Danner - Douglas County Attorney
Amy Jacobsen - Douglas County Attorney
Rachel Garver - Lancaster County Treasurer
Kristen Anderson - Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court
Kristi Egger - Lancaster County Public Defender
Sarah Newell - Lancaster County Public Defender
County Commissioner
Whitney Hansen - Douglas County, District 2
Regional Metropolitan Transit Board
Yanira Garcia - District 3
City Council
Jennifer Taylor - Gretna, Ward 3
Sierra Edmisten - Hastings City Council, Ward 1
Amy Sandeen - Hastings City Council, Ward 4
Laura Gamboa Urrego - Grand Island
Lindsey Jurgens - Grand Island, Ward 5
Rachel Dunham - Papillion, Ward 2
Learning Community Coordinating Council
Mayra Piedrahita - Subdistrict 5
Sarah Dragon - Subdistrict 5
Suzie Fogarty - Subdistrict 3
Public School Board
Stacy Jolley - Millard
Lisa Schoenberger - Millard
Wendy Callahan - Conestoga
Emily Poeschl - Elkhorn
Angie Ohlrich - Elkhorn
Beth Jacobson - Elmwood-Murdock
Kristen Janssen - Elmwood-Murdock
Viridiana Almanza Zavala - Omaha, Subdistrict 8
Shavonna Holman - Omaha , Subdistrict 4
Shreya Agrawal - North Platte, Ward 1
We know that women face numerous challenges when contemplating a run for office, including concerns about safety, caregiving responsibilities, and financial barriers. Women Who Run is dedicated to breaking down these obstacles and supporting candidates. Your support will ensure we have the resources to support these amazing candidates.