LINCOLN- Democrat Sarah Slattery and Republican incumbent Rob Clements are facing off for the District 2 East Lincoln seat.

The seat at hand that Slattery and Clements are campaigning for once stopped at the Lancaster-Cass county line. But redistricting pushed District 2’s western boundary across the border and all the way to east Lincoln.

Republicans have the advantage in the Lancaster County swath of District 2 — 5,312 to 3,375 Democrats. That leaves nearly 2,500 residents registered as nonpartisan, Libertarian or with the pro-marijuana party.

Slattery has a team knocking on doors in Lincoln on her behalf; she has arthritis in one knee and torn meniscus in the other, so her mobility is limited. But she’s trying to organize events where she can personally reach as many potential voters as she can.

She’s running as a working-class parent, and believes her background of culinary helps her relate better to Nebraskans than her opponent can, because she’s shared their everyday struggles. She believes that connection is more important to voters than her political affiliation.

Clements has been knocking on doors in Lincoln, and he knows his way around. Elmwood is a small town, so he routinely makes the 20-mile trip west.

Clements is a former banker, he says this is a key aspect that has helped him create connections with his constituents since he values face-to-face visits.

“I’m glad to represent District 2. This election is about the economy and inflation, controlling government spending. We need to cut taxes to help family budgets. The low-income and fixed-income people are hurting more than ever.”

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