Danielle Conrad
Danielle Conrad (Democratic Party) is a member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 46. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Conrad is running for re-election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 46. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.[source]
Biography
Danielle Conrad was born in Seward, Nebraska. She graduated from Seward High School in 1995. Conrad earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2000 and a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2003. Her career experience includes working as an attorney for the Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest. In 2008, she worked as a consultant for Nebraskans United.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2025-2026
Conrad was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Conrad was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Conrad served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Conrad served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Conrad served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
Noteworthy events
Initiative rights
Conrad joined with term-limited DiAnna Schimek in early 2008 to override Gov. Dave Heineman's veto of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, a law imposing limits on the initiative process in Nebraska.
Common Cause criticism
In 2008, Common Cause Nebraska (CCN) asserted that Conrad was acting unethically in doing paid work for Nebraskans United.
CCN spokesperson Jack Gould said that senators should not do paid work on issues they may later be asked to vote on. Conrad called his criticism "ludicrous."[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Nebraska State Senate District 46
Incumbent Danielle Conrad (Nonpartisan) is running in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 46 on May 12, 2026.
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2022
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 46
Danielle Conrad defeated James Michael Bowers in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 46 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Danielle Conrad (Nonpartisan) | 51.5 | 3,146 |
 | James Michael Bowers (Nonpartisan) | 48.5 | 2,965 | |
| Total votes: 6,111 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 46
Danielle Conrad and James Michael Bowers defeated James Herrold in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 46 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Danielle Conrad (Nonpartisan) | 43.2 | 1,594 |
| ✔ | | James Michael Bowers (Nonpartisan) | 38.8 | 1,431 |
| James Herrold (Nonpartisan) | 18.0 | 665 | ||
| Total votes: 3,690 | |||
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2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Conrad was re-elected to the 46th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Chad Wright.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 46 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Danielle Nantkes Conrad
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2,259 | |||
| Chad Wright | 2,174 | |||
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Conrad (under her maiden name of Nantkes) won election to the 46th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Carol Brown.[5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 46 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Danielle Nantkes
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2,985 | |||
| Carol Brown | 2,413 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2025.
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- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Holland Children's Movement — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2023.
- Holland Children's Movement — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2014.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Voices for Children in Nebraska — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2013.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Voices for Children in Nebraska — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2012.
- Voices for Children in Nebraska — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
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Personal
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Conrad and her husband, Thomas, have one child. She has been involved with the Lincoln Bar Association, Lincoln YWCA, Nebraska LAPTOP Program, Nebraska State Bar Association and the Volunteers Lawyers Project. She has served on the Community Development Task Force.[6]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Senator Danielle Conrad's Biography," accessed September 3, 2013
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "Sen. Danielle Conrad," accessed January 21, 2023
- ↑ Lincoln Journal-Star, "Nantkes criticized for affirmative action work," June 5, 2008
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2006 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Adam Morfeld (D) |
Nebraska State Senate District 46 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 46 2007-2015 |
Succeeded by Adam Morfeld (D) |
