Two candidates. One open seat. Two competing visions for Nebraska’s future.
In this edition of The Road to the Legislature, Dan Parsons sits down separately with Jess Goldoni and Taylor Royal, the candidates competing to represent Legislative District 18, covering northwest Omaha and Bennington.
Both candidates answer questions about some of the biggest challenges facing Nebraska:
• Property Taxes: How would they deliver real relief to homeowners?
• State Budget: Where would they cut spending, and what would they protect?
• Public Schools: Who should pay for education in rapidly growing communities?
• Data Centers: How should Nebraska protect its water, electricity and taxpayers?
• Partisanship: Will they put their constituents ahead of their political parties?
Goldoni, a business owner with a background in technology and artificial intelligence, discusses government accountability, economic development and preparing Nebraska for the future.
Royal, a CPA, financial advisor and business owner, outlines his approach to tax relief, government spending and economic growth.
Same office. Same questions. Two different perspectives.
Watch both interviews and decide for yourself who should represent District 18 in the Nebraska Legislature.
The Road to the Legislature is a special election series from The Dan Parsons Show, Nebraska’s leading independent news and politics podcast.
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New Ad Targets Pillen’s $2.5M No-Bid Contract | Could Lindstrom Change the Race?
A cartoon governor, a luxury jet, and a $2.5 million no-bid state contract.
On this edition of Campaign Spot, Dan Parsons reviews “Jet Setting on Your Dime,” a new America First Party commercial targeting Governor Jim Pillen and the controversy surrounding a state contract awarded to Julie Bushell’s company.
What does the ad say about access, influence and taxpayer accountability? And could Brett Lindstrom’s candidacy change the outcome of Nebraska’s governor’s race?
Lindstrom, a former Republican who challenged Pillen in the 2022 GOP primary, gives voters another choice alongside Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz. Dan examines whose support Lindstrom might attract, and why that matters heading into November 3.
The commercial is paid for by the America First Party and authorized by Lindstrom for Nebraska.
Who do you think Lindstrom’s candidacy helps, and who does it hurt? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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