NE-02 Republican nominee?
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MAY 19, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age45 years old (Mar 23, 1981)
GenderMale
LocationNebraska
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BackgroundFinancial advisor
EducationUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln — B.S. in History (2004)
Notable personal detailsBrett R. Lindstrom is an American politician and financial advisor from Omaha, Nebraska. He served in the Nebraska Legislature representing District 18 from 2015 to 2023. Lindstrom previously ran for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2012 and ran for governor in the 2022 Republican primary. He later launched a 2026 campaign for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district and withdrew in January 2026.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending; has led efforts to eliminate the state tax on Social Security, pursue income and corporate tax reductions, and deliver property tax relief. Advocates pro-growth, free-market policies rather than new or higher broad-based taxes.
Healthcare
The candidate supports fiscally conservative approaches to government and has voted against expanding certain publicly funded health benefits; healthcare discussion on his campaign site emphasizes economic growth and reducing government size rather than expanding federal coverage. Public record shows votes opposing extensions of Medicaid/insurance coverage for contraceptives and positions aligned with medical-freedom advocates. No campaign materials were found endorsing Medicare for All or large federal expansions of healthcare coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports improving legal pathways for workers (including guest-worker programs) and helping vetted refugees while backing stronger employment verification and vetting measures to ensure legality.Policy emphasis balances expanding legal labor options with enforcement-oriented tools like E-Verify and vetting.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion and has supported legislative bans and restrictions; has been endorsed by Nebraska Right to Life and voted in favor of abortion-limiting legislation. Public reporting describes his stance as pro-life with no exceptions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections and has received high pro-gun ratings from major conservative organizations, indicating opposition to new broad gun restrictions while supporting law enforcement. Public materials and ratings emphasize pro-gun positions rather than advocacy for expanded federal gun-control measures.
News
Recent coverage about Brett Lindstrom is limited and mostly indirect. The biggest development is that Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a race that could shape the contest Lindstrom is associated with. Another report says a Supreme Court redistricting ruling could intensify 2026 House map fights, including in Nebraska, but it does not mention any direct action or new statement from Lindstrom.
Brett Lindstrom drops out of race for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
State Elections Are About to Become Way More Important
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