R. Brad von Gillern
R. Brad von Gillern is the incumbent member of the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral Legislature representing District 4 (Douglas County) and is running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
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“I am a fiscal and social conservative who believes strongly in traditional family values, protection of the most marginalized in our society, and protecting our citizens and allowing them to protect themselves. I am a strong defender of the Second Amendment. I believe that taxes can be cut first, by reducing spending, and second, by collecting only what we need to operate as a state, no more. I feel strongly that parents should be the first, and last deciders of their children's education and curriculum.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Jesus: For obvious reasons. Ronald Reagan: I admire his ease of communicating, how he made people feel comfortable and warm to him, and how firm he was in what he believed in. My parents: Although not perfect, they modeled what it meant to be a responsible citizen, to express love of my country, and to care for one another.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Tax reform. We continue to drive people, and their money, out of state and are not creating a positive environment for young people to stay here, or others to immigrate to Nebraska.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
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“Growing up in a small-town in western Iowa, I learned the value of hard work from a young age while working at our family-owned business. I have lived in Omaha for over thirty years and have a career background in human resources, recruitment, and sales.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “So much discussion in our society focuses on Red vs. Blue, Rural vs. Urban, Republican vs. Democrat, Conservative vs. Progressive. I will work to rise above these divides and strive for loftier goals that reflect true Nebraskan values.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Nebraska's greatest resource is our people. Period. Sound fiscal policy and investment is critical, and in order to be competitive, we need to understand what drives hard-working Nebraskans to stay and grow their families here. We must invest in higher education and skills training for new graduates AND experienced people changing careers. Nebraskans deserve good wages, inclusive policies, and affordable childcare - and it's good for business, too.”
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