LINCOLN- Listed are the Omaha World Herald's recommendations on Omaha-area races.

Terrell McKinney from District 11 is seeking to take over for Ernie Chambers. It is important to have strong North Omaha representation in the legislature. McKinney seems to be much more energetic and passionate about the issues that will be discussed this session than his opponent, Fred Conley. He coaches wrestling at Omaha North High School and is a law student at Creighton. He is passionate about juvenile justice, education and housing. He is an energetic representative that will represent North Omaha at a time when racial fairness is getting attention in the Legislature.

District 49: Jen Day is a small business owner who approached her campaign very well. She is level-headed and expresses balanced views on the most pressing topics of the time. Incumbent Sen. Andrew La Grone is very knowledgeable on legal issues, but he sticks to a very small range of talking points and issues.

District 9: Marque Snow is in a tight battle with John Cavanaugh for the midtown Omaha seat. He speaks confidently and in detail of many Nebraska issues and devotes a lot of time to understanding the legislature. Snow is better equipped to speak about issues of racial justice and social opportunity, which is a key focus of the 2021 session.

District 31: Rich Pahls previously served in the Legislature for the Millard area and on the Omaha City Council. He chaired the Legislature's Banking Committee, so he has a considerable amount of experience. He was also a principal at award-winning high schools. His opponent, Tim Royers, is president of the Millard teachers union.

District 45: Rita Sanders served as the Mayor of Bellevue and is very understanding of local government and works well with others.

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