District details

Both men are Republicans, and both are endorsed by the Nebraska Farm Bureau. Albrecht has the endorsement of the Nebraska GOP and his spouse. Meyer has endorsements from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Rep. Mike Flood. 

Meyer was raised on a farm and went on to work for a seed business, according to his website.  He has been a school board member and served on several other boards. He currently serves on the Thurston County Board of Supervisors.  

Albrecht is a fourth generation farmer and rancher, according to a press release. He has experience serving on a school board, the Thurston County Farm Bureau Board and the Emerson Co-op Board.

On the issues

Neither candidate responded to Flatwater Free Press’ questionnaire. Their responses to the Nebraska Family Alliance’s voter guide questionnaire, a series of yes-or-no questions,  were identical. They both oppose abortion and support school choice. They both support requiring age-verification to access pornographic websites. 

Albrecht’s campaign announcement said he would like to fix Nebraska’s tax system, advocate for economic development and address infrastructure needs such as improvements to roads, bridges and broadband. 

According to Meyer’s website, his priorities include lowering the tax burden, protecting the Second Amendment and parental rights, opposing abortion, investing in education and improving infrastructure.

Location

The district is home to Wayne, Thurston and Dakota counties and the southern portion of Dixon County. 

In the primary

Albrecht received 41% and Meyer received 32% of the vote. The remaining 27% went to a Democratic candidate.