Dean Helmick
Dean Helmick is a candidate for the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral Legislature representing District 2 (Cass, Lancaster Counties) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
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Campaign site
“My top three priorities in the Legislature are: 1) Control Spending - there is no tax relief unless we first control spending 2) Control Regulations - over regulation stifles growth and increases costs 3) Keep an eye on the future - invest in safety, security, and infrastructure for our grandchildren and their children”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “My late parents. The Air Force Core Values are: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Long before I learned this in the Air Force, Mom and Dad showed me what those values look like in everyday life. I will serve every day in the Legislature in a way that I know would've made them proud. That being, I will approach every challenge with the utmost integrity, honesty, dedication and commitment. It's what Nebraska deserves and quite frankly it's what Nebraskans should insist on from all elected officials.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Our elected officials should, first and foremost, be persons of sound character. They have a responsibility to represent the people, with integrity, honesty, dedication and commitment. Above all, every elected official must always remember, they work for the people.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Caitlin Knutson
Caitlin Knutson is a candidate for the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral Legislature representing District 2 (Cass, Lancaster Counties) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
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Campaign site
“I spent 15 years as a Special Education Teacher in our public schools and in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. I know firsthand the issues families, farmers, and our communities are facing. As a mom of young children and the wife of a firefighter, I chose to run for office to represent the interests of hard-working people and to restore the belief that government is about service, not serving personal interests.”
(Caitlin Knutson Campaign Website) “I've knocked on more than 10,000 doors during this campaign, and I've heard YOUR concerns. We have so much more in common than what divides us. Here are a few of the issues that I am prioritizing in my campaign. If you would like to share the issues that are most important to you, please visit this link to fill out a short form .”
(Caitlin Knutson Campaign Website)