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Legislature, District 28Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Patty Pansing Brooks

 

Running for
Legislature, District 28
Party on ballot
None (nonpartisan office)
Incumbent
No
Hometown on filing
Lincoln
Occupation
Attorney
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Prior offices
Nebraska State Senator, District 28 (listed as past senator by the Legislature; introduced bills in the 104th-107th Legislatures) Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
State senator, LD 28, 2015-23 (Nebraska Examiner guide) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Campaign money
Raised: $132,325; Spent: $84,979; Cash on hand: $161,167
Source: nadc-e.nebraska.gov

In their own words

Taxes and budget

"It's time for the Legislature to reexamine those income tax cuts."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Economy and jobs

"One of my top priorities will be workforce development."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Education

"Funding public schools is one of the most important functions of the state."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Health care

Says she supports policies that keep healthcare affordable.

Source: pattyfornebraska.com

Agriculture and water

"Water is our liquid gold."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Elections and government

"The people are Nebraska's second house."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Housing and cost of living

"Nebraska is facing a real shortage of available, affordable and suitable housing."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

School vouchers

Opposes private school vouchers.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Filibuster

Opposes changing the 33-vote threshold.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Term limits

"I believe 12 years, via either two or three terms, sets the right balance."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

No public statement found on: Public safety, Energy and utilities, Immigration, Abortion.

Record in office

Prior service record: 168 bills/resolutions as primary introducer across the 104th-107th Legislatures (32, 52, 48, 36)

Source: nebraskalegislature.gov

Passed examples: LB217 (106th) prohibit discrimination for communicating about wages; LB230 (106th) room confinement of juveniles

Source: nebraskalegislature.gov