District details
Jacobson, a Republican, took over the seat through appointment in 2022 after the resignation of former Sen. Mike Groene. Jacobson is a bank CEO and farmer.
Scranton, a nonpartisan, is a rancher and customer service representative.
Jacobson is endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business, Nebraska Right to Life, the SMART-TD Nebraska Legislative Board, the National Rifle Association and the Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police.
On the issues
Scranton said her top priority if elected would be increasing government transparency and trust. Jacobson did not respond to Flatwater Free Press’ questionnaire. According to the Nebraska Examiner’s voter guide, he would prioritize economic growth, workforce development and expanding Nebraska’s tax base.
According to Jacobson’s website, he wants to deliver property tax relief for Nebraska farmers, ranchers and families. Scranton said there are too many rapid developments happening in Nebraska to overhaul the tax system. She said property tax relief allows absentee and out-of-state landowners to extract resources and put nothing back into the economy through higher sales taxes.
Location
The district covers Hooker, Thomas, McPherson, Logan, Lincoln, and the majority of Perkins County, excluding the southwest quadrant surrounded by Road 761 and Road 333.
In the primary
Jacobson won the most votes in the primary with 74% while Scranton received 26%.
Meet the candidates
