Nebraska State Senate District 48

Current seat holder: Brian Hardin (Nonpartisan; registered Republican).

Brian Hardin

Brian Hardin is the incumbent member of the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral Legislature representing District 48 (Banner, Kimball, Scotts Bluff Counties) and is running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

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“Brian has brought his leadership experience to fight for Western Nebraska, creating new opportunities for agriculture and small business. Too many farmers and ranchers face crushing debt. Brian supports exploring new markets for local produce and attracting ag-related businesses to our region. He's actively working to create quality jobs that attract young families and entrepreneurs to Western Nebraska by both recruiting new business creators and empowering our local innovators. Competing successfully with our neighboring states demands bold, proactive leadership, and that's exactly what Brian is bringing to the table.” (Brian Hardin Campaign Website)
“Grow Agriculture: Expanded markets for Nebraska producers, including passing legislation requiring higher ethanol blends at gas stations, increasing demand for local corn and biofuels from our local farmers. Led the effort to protect our farmland from the Chinese Communist Party control through landmark legislation (LB1120), securing local agriculture and national security.” (Brian Hardin Campaign Website)
“Grow Religious Freedom: Introduced legislation (LB538) to proactively combat antisemitism and religious discrimination in Nebraska's schools, reaffirming our commitment to religious liberty and tolerance.” (Brian Hardin Campaign Website)

Jessica Landers

Jessica Landers is a candidate for the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral Legislature representing District 48 (Banner, Kimball, Scotts Bluff Counties) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

“Jessica M. Landers is running for office after years of frustration with the representatives we have been sending to Lincoln have failed to represent the communities the were elected to serve.” (Jessica Landers Campaign Website (Archived))