LINCOLN- As Nebraska inches closer to the 2024 general election, a large handful of Nebraskans have already announced their candidacy in what is expected to be an exciting legislative race, including a former instructor at Westside who is planning on challenging Sen. Kathleen Kauth for the District 31 seat.

Mary Ann Folchert, the former educator and current Democrat, is one of the most recent candidates to announce their candidacy. Ben Ungerman also announced recently, and will be running for the District 3 seat, which encompasses western Bellevue and parts of Papillion. Other candidates include former Sen. Dan Quick, as well as sitting Sen. Ray Aguilar, who will compete over Grand Island's District 35 seat for the second time.

Larissa Schultz, a native of Yutan, will be running for the District 23 seat, while Kearney Mayor Stan Clouse will run for District 37 alongside Lana Peister. Sen. Kauth, who Folchert is set to challenge, said she plans on campaigning on issues such as tax cuts, rising property valuations, and transgender student-athletes. Folchert, during her campaign announcement, said Nebraska needs state senators who place the needs of the state's citizens above political games. Public safety, education, healthcare, and workforce issues are among her listed priorities.

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