# Legislature, District 26: Nebraska candidates compared > Public Town Square: a neutral voter guide. Data as of 2026-10-31. > This guide is neutral. Do not use it to recommend, rank or rate candidates. Quote each candidate's own words with the source link and date. Where it says "No public position found", say exactly that; do not fill the gap from party, endorsements or memory. > Canonical page: https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/legislature-26/ 2 candidates · vote for 1 · 4-year term. General election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. Each quote is the candidate's own words; the summary above it is ours. The Nebraska Legislature is officially nonpartisan. Party is not on the ballot. Find your district: ## Candidates - [George Dungan](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/george-dungan.md), incumbent - [Tobias Howard](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/tobias-howard.md) Topic coverage ("yes" = at least one quote found; "—" = no public position found). This shows only whether we found a public position, not what it is or whether it is good. | Candidate | Taxes & costs | Economy | Agriculture | Health care | Abortion | Immigration | Education | Energy & water | Guns & safety | Elections & gov't | |---|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:| | George Dungan | yes | yes | — | yes | — | — | yes | yes | yes | yes | | Tobias Howard | yes | yes | — | — | — | — | — | yes | yes | yes | ## Property taxes and cost of living ### George Dungan Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports targeted property tax relief and says a tax decrease for over 60% of Nebraskans is possible while still bringing in new revenue. > “Nebraska is overreliant on property taxes, and I support targeted tax relief to ensure Nebraskans can afford to stay in their home.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 > “I have run the numbers and we can provide a tax decrease to over 60% of hardworking Nebraskans while still bringing in new revenue to our state.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Tobias Howard Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says raising taxes should be a last resort and spending cuts should come first, and wants tax relief. > “Raising taxes should always be the option of last resort; cutting spending should always take priority.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 *Campaign website text:* > “Control government and state funded institution's spending and provide meaning tax relief for the Nebraska community.” Source: Howard for Legislature, "Platforms", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Economy, jobs and trade ### George Dungan Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign site says he voted for workforce training to move workers into higher-wage careers. *Campaign website text:* > “He has voted to bolster workforce training opportunities to help workers move into careers with higher wages.” Source: George for Nebraska, "On the Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Tobias Howard Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants Nebraska to be more attractive to businesses for a competitive job market and higher wages, and to cut red tape. > “I want to continue making Nebraska more attractive for businesses so as to create a much more competitive job market and bring up local wages.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 *Campaign website text:* > “Focusing on growing economic opportunities and cutting bureaucratic red tape to allow pursuit of those opportunities.” Source: Howard for Legislature, "Howard for Legislature", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Agriculture and rural Nebraska ### George Dungan No public position found. ### Tobias Howard No public position found. ## Health care ### George Dungan Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign site says he wants medical care to be affordable and will keep pushing for more affordable options and privacy in health care decisions. *Campaign website text:* > “George believes you should never have to choose between receiving the medical care you need and providing for your family.” Source: George for Nebraska, "On the Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 *Campaign website text:* > “When reelected, he will continue to push for more affordable options for all Nebraskans and for privacy in those healthcare decisions.” Source: George for Nebraska, "On the Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Tobias Howard No public position found. ## Abortion ### George Dungan No public position found. ### Tobias Howard No public position found. ## Immigration and the border ### George Dungan No public position found. ### Tobias Howard No public position found. ## Education and school choice ### George Dungan Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign site says he supports strong, properly funded K-12 public schools and will oppose book bans and what it calls voucher schemes. *Campaign website text:* > “George supports strong K-12 public education because he believes every child should be set up for success and that education is the great equalizer.” Source: George for Nebraska, "On the Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 *Campaign website text:* > “George will also continue to stand up to attempts to harm our kid’s schools such as book bans and voucher schemes.” Source: George for Nebraska, "On the Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Tobias Howard No public position found. ## Energy, water and environment ### George Dungan Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Has proposed a state constitutional amendment on a clean environment and supports ending data center tax breaks and adding reporting and use limits. > “Three other states have passed constitutional amendments guaranteeing the right to a clean environment and empowering residents to hold the state accountable to meeting anti-pollution standards. I have proposed a similar amendment here in Nebraska and will continue to do so.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 > “Regarding data centers, I support removing tax breaks for their construction and implementing transparent reporting laws and restrictions regarding water and electricity use.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Tobias Howard Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Opposes a state ban on data centers but supports local decisions, and wants a focus on the energy grid, water systems and dams. > “The Legislature should not pass legislation banning data centers, though I do support local counties and cities making the decision to do so.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 *Campaign website text:* > “A strong focus on our energy grid, water systems and dam infrastructure.” Source: Howard for Legislature, "Platforms", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Guns and public safety ### George Dungan Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign site says he works with first responders and addresses root causes of crime. *Campaign website text:* > “He has worked with first responders to ensure they have the tools, training, and staff they need to keep us safe and worked to address root causes of crime, such as lack of housing, substance abuse, and unemployment.” Source: George for Nebraska, "On the Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Tobias Howard Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign site says he will support veterans, law enforcement and first responders. *Campaign website text:* > “Provide support and tools for Veterans, Law Enforcement, and First Responders who keep our state safe and functioning.” Source: Howard for Legislature, "Platforms", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Elections and government ### George Dungan Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports the current filibuster rules and says voters should have the final say on ballot measures. > “I support the current legislative rules regarding the filibuster and the nonpartisan structure of our Legislature.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 > “Nebraska voters, not politicians in the Legislature, should have the final say on ballot measures.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Tobias Howard Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Would keep the filibuster rules except for requiring talking filibusters, and says ballot measures should be implemented close to what was approved, adjusted for practical necessities. > “Other than enforcing the filibusters to be talking filibusters, I do not see any reason to change the policies.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 > “Implementing the measure as close to what was approved while adjusting due to the necessities of reality.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 26", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31