Barbara Weitz
2019 - Present
2031
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Barbara Weitz is a member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, representing District 8. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 16, 2031.
Weitz ran for re-election to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to represent District 8. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Weitz received a bachelor's degree in political science from Carleton College, a master's degree in public administration from New York University, and a master's degree in social work from the University of Nebraska Omaha. She was a professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha School of Social Work from 1991 to 2007. Weitz has served on the boards of Building Bright Futures and Avenue Scholars.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Nebraska State Board of Regents election, 2024
General election
General election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8
Incumbent Barbara Weitz defeated Zachary Mellender in the general election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Barbara Weitz (Nonpartisan) | 63.5 | 61,544 |
 | Zachary Mellender (Nonpartisan)  | 36.5 | 35,357 | |
| Total votes: 96,901 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8
Incumbent Barbara Weitz and Zachary Mellender advanced from the primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Weitz (Nonpartisan) | 66.0 | 24,173 |
| ✔ | | Zachary Mellender (Nonpartisan) | 34.0 | 12,464 |
| Total votes: 36,637 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Weitz in this election.
2018
General election
General election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8
Barbara Weitz defeated incumbent Hal Daub in the general election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Weitz (Nonpartisan) | 52.9 | 48,265 |
| Hal Daub (Nonpartisan) | 47.1 | 42,941 | ||
| Total votes: 91,206 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8
Barbara Weitz and incumbent Hal Daub defeated Ryan Wilkins in the primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 8 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Weitz (Nonpartisan) | 43.8 | 14,487 |
| ✔ | Hal Daub (Nonpartisan) | 41.6 | 13,774 | |
 | Ryan Wilkins (Nonpartisan) | 14.6 | 4,844 | |
| Total votes: 33,105 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Barbara Weitz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Weitz answered the question, "What is your political philosophy?" on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form. Her response is below:
| “ | I am running for the Board of Regents because I have dedicated decades of my life to service within the university. I have 30 years of experience working within the NU system as a student, faculty member in the UNO School of Social Work, trustee, board member of the University of Nebraska Foundation, alumna, and volunteer. As regent, I will increase the diversity of perspectives on the board, find innovative solutions to budget cuts, and encourage greater collaboration and communication within the board and with taxpayers. We must maintain affordable and accessible higher education for all Nebraskans.[2] | ” |
| —Barbara Weitz[1] | ||
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