BELLEVUE - A legislative race in eastern Sarpy County features an incumbent looking to use her expertise to dive into issues she’s already started and a challenger looking to uplift her own medical and educational background.

State Sen. Rita Sanders focuses on her experience as a former Bellevue mayor and senator, emphasizing her bipartisan relationships and work on economic development, nuclear energy, and support for Offutt Air Force Base. Sanders, endorsed by Nebraska Right to Life, opposes abortion and medical cannabis, advocating for traditional public policy approaches.

Challenger Sarah Centineo, a former nurse of 27 years and Bellevue school board member, emphasizes her background in healthcare and education advocacy, aiming to bring empathy-driven policies to the Legislature. Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska, Centineo supports reproductive rights, medical cannabis, and opposes public funding for private education, pledging to represent underserved communities and military families.

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