BELLEVUE- Voters of eastern Sarpy County's District 45 will pick between a Democrat and a Republican with sharply contrasting views on abortion, gender, and 'school choice.' Rita Sanders, a Republican businessperson and former mayor of Bellevue who is backed by a broad array of business interests, is seeking her second term in the Legislature. Democrat Sarah Centineo, an attorney who said she taps her nursing experience to advocate for people hurt by medical malpractice, is backed by trial attorneys and a couple of big labor unions.

Sanders said a top priority for her would be addressing the state's future energy needs, in particular exploring the possibilities of energy from spent nuclear fuel, what used to be called waste. Centineo said her healthcare background would set her apart from most state senators. The district covers the eastern quarter of Sarpy County, including parts of Bellevue.

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