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Attorney GeneralTuesday, November 3, 2026

Mike Hilgers

Republican, Incumbent

Running for
Attorney General
Party on ballot
Republican
Incumbent
Yes
Hometown on filing
Lincoln
Occupation
Nebraska Attorney General (2023-present)
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Prior offices
Nebraska State Senator 2017-2023; Speaker of the Legislature final two years Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Campaign money
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In their own words

Public safety

"Stand with Law Enforcement"

Source: mikehilgers.com

Agriculture and water

Says he wants to see pending fights through, including the South Platte River water case.

Source: wowt.com

Abortion

"Defend Innocent Life"

Source: mikehilgers.com

federal government

"Fight Federal Overreach"

Source: mikehilgers.com

children

"Protect Our Children"

Source: mikehilgers.com

No public statement found on: Taxes and budget, Economy and jobs, Education, Health care, Energy and utilities, Elections and government, Housing and cost of living, Immigration.

Record in office

Oct 21, 2026: Led $664 million multistate settlement against Snap Finance

Source: ago.nebraska.gov

Oct 16, 2026: Filed U.S. Supreme Court brief in support of parents' religious rights

Source: ago.nebraska.gov

Oct 14, 2026: Announced lawsuit against OpenAI over ChatGPT safety representations

Source: ago.nebraska.gov

Endorsements they list

Nebraska Farm Bureau; Nebraska Professional Fire Fighters Association; Lincoln Police Union; Omaha Police Officers Association (Nebraska Examiner, Oct 13, 2026)

Source: wowt.com