LINCOLN - Members of a coalition that successfully fought against statewide health and sex education standards have launched a political action committee. The members of the Protect Nebraska Children Coalition want to turn their momentum into victories at the ballot box.

The political committee, which was formally announced Thursday, will raise money and support candidates. Initially, the group will focus on school board races, but if it has enough resources, it may support candidates for other offices, said Katie McClemens, a director of the PAC.

The group has already endorsed two candidates for the Nebraska State Board of Education in 2022: Elizabeth Tegtmeier and Sherry Jones. Both candidates identify as conservatives. Tegtmeier, of North Platte, is running in District 7. The incumbent is Robin Stevens of Gothenburg. Jones, of Grand Island, is running in District 6. Maureen Nickels of Chapman is the incumbent and president of the board.

“It’s not enough to just stop these standards; we have to have a next-level strategy, and that’s where the PAC comes into play,” McClemens said.

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