LINCOLN- In his own words, Mike Hilgers says one of the most priceless gifts is that he was born in Omaha. He says the people he was surrounded by were the most down-to-earth people he has ever known. Hilgers speaks about putting in work, being humble, listening and being modest in what you do. He went to Baylor for undergraduate studies and attending the University of Chicago School of Law where he was taught by President Barack Obama. He believes many conservative positions resonate with him. He has three daughters and one son. He is most proud of the feeling of solving a problem in the legislature.

Hilgers' opponent, Brodey Weber says he was born and raised in northwest Lincoln. He went to the University of Nebraska- Lincoln and graduates during the beginning of his campaign. Weber speaks about going to law school at some point down the road. He says he has learned a lot from senators on both sides of the aisle by listening and understanding where they are coming from. As of now, he says the most pressing issue in the legislature is the Black Lives Matter movement and what that means for the state.

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