Legislature, District 32

2 candidates · vote for 1 · 4-year term

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Candidates in this race

Property taxes and cost of living

Property tax relief, income/sales tax, inflation, housing, grocery and utility costs, federal tax and spending as it affects household costs.

Mark Schoenrock

Summary

Wants to reduce government spending and taxation, and to deliver property tax relief.

“It will be a challenging process, but we must reduce the level of government spending and the level of taxation, leaving our fellow Nebraskans with more of their hard-earned income to remain in their pocket.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 32 (2026 Primary Voter Guide)QuestionnaireRetrieved

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“Deliver real property tax relief, combat the rising cost of living, and help Nebraska families keep more of what they earn.”

Source: Schoenrock for Legislature: Schoenrock for LegislatureCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Schoenrock for Legislature
Shay Smith

Summary

Says property taxes are too high and plans to explore every option to reduce them.

Campaign website text

“Nebraskans are paying too much in property taxes, pricing families and seniors out of their homes.”

Source: Shay for Nebraska: HomeCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Home

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“Shay will use her experience to explore every option to reduce property taxes and deliver solutions for Nebraskans.”

Source: Shay for Nebraska: HomeCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Home

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Economy, jobs and trade

Jobs, wages, workforce, small business, tariffs and trade, federal budget and debt, unions and labor.

Mark Schoenrock

No public position found.

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Agriculture and rural Nebraska

Farm bill, crop and livestock markets, ag trade, rural broadband, rural hospitals, ethanol, meatpacking.

Shay Smith

Summary

Says keeping land ownership in Nebraska is her priority for rural Nebraska and that families should be able to afford family land.

Campaign website text

“Shay’s priority for rural Nebraska is keeping land ownership right here at home. Shay has experience transferring family farms, so she knows that our children should be able to afford the land that has been in the family for generations.”

Source: Shay for Nebraska: HomeCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Home

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Health care

Medicaid, ACA, prescription drug prices, rural health care access, Medicare, mental health.

Mark Schoenrock

No public position found.

Shay Smith

Summary

Plans to incentivize more care providers in rural Nebraska and cut health care costs.

Campaign website text

“She will work to incentivize bringing more care providers, doctors, mental health practitioners and nurses to rural Nebraska, increasing access to rural hospitals and clinics, and cutting healthcare costs.”

Source: Shay for Nebraska: HomeCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Home

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Abortion

Abortion law, Nebraska's 12-week law and constitutional amendment, IVF, contraception.

Shay Smith

No public position found.

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Immigration and the border

Border security, deportation, legal immigration, agricultural and meatpacking workforce visas.

Mark Schoenrock

No public position found.

Shay Smith

No public position found.

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Education and school choice

K-12 funding, school choice and private school scholarships, teachers, university and community college, student debt.

Shay Smith

Summary

Plans to invest in education that prepares students for workforce success.

Campaign website text

“As your senator, Shay will ensure that we invest in an education that prepares our students for workforce success in a competitive job market.”

Source: Shay for Nebraska: HomeCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Home

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Energy, water and environment

Public power, ethanol and biofuels, wind and solar, oil pipelines, carbon pipelines, Perkins County Canal, water quality, nitrates.

Mark Schoenrock

No public position found.

Shay Smith

No public position found.

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Guns and public safety

Second Amendment, gun laws, policing, crime, prisons and corrections, drugs and fentanyl, marijuana law.

Mark Schoenrock

Summary

Opposes government infringement on the right to bear arms and supports law enforcement and veterans.

Campaign website text

“The founding fathers knew the importance of the 2nd Amendment, and I will never allow the government to infringe upon your right to bear arms.”

Source: Schoenrock for Legislature: Schoenrock for LegislatureCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Schoenrock for Legislature

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“Honoring those who serve by supporting our veterans, standing with law enforcement, and promoting safe communities.”

Source: Schoenrock for Legislature: Schoenrock for LegislatureCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of Schoenrock for Legislature
Shay Smith

No public position found.

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Elections and government

Election rules and voter ID, winner-take-all electoral votes, term limits, ethics and corruption, money in politics, government transparency and audits, the duties of the office sought.

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