LINCOLN – Incumbent Senator Ben Sasse deserves to win the Republican Party’s primary for U.S. Senate over challenger Matt Innis. Sasse has proven himself to be adept at drawing attention to the issues that he champions. He has done what he has set out to do for his constituents. Democrats will have a difficult time ousting Sasse, but Janicek offers them their best chance. With an organized campaign, Janicek has the capacity to further the issues of climate change and health care for all.

As for House District 1, State Senator Kate Bolz has proven to be an effective lawmaker in the Unicameral. Her experience on the Appropriations Committee has earned her the opportunity to face Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, who is running in the primary unopposed, in November.

Regarding Nebraska Legislative District 21, Senator Mike Hilgers and Brodey Weber get the endorsement of the Journal Star. Hilgers has proven capable of working with individuals of both parties. Weber brings a background of community service and activism.

Concerning Nebraska Legislative District 29, Eliot Bostar, Jacob Campbell, and Jennifer Carter are seen as neck and neck in the eyes of the editorial board. Each candidate has perspective that would be invaluable to his or her constituents.

As for city charter amendments, voters should approve both of the amendments. Both amendments simply serve to update the charter and do not change anything drastically. One of the amendments fixes a typo and alters language to be gender-neutral. The other raises the threshold for requiring competitive bids on city purchases from $25,000 to $50,000.

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