Julie Hehnke

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Julie Hehnke

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Julie Hehnke ran for election to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to represent District 6. Hehnke lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Hehnke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2022

See also: Nebraska State Board of Regents election, 2022

General election

General election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 6

Incumbent Paul Kenney defeated Julie Hehnke in the general election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Paul Kenney (Nonpartisan)	54.1	34,705
		Julie Hehnke (Nonpartisan)	45.9	29,420

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,125
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 6

Incumbent Paul Kenney and Julie Hehnke advanced from the primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 6 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Paul Kenney (Nonpartisan)	51.4	22,399
✔		Julie Hehnke (Nonpartisan)	48.6	21,184

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,583
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Julie Hehnke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hehnke's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and have lived all my life in Nebraska. I have been involved in education for over 40 years, working in Nebraska public and private K- 12 schools, as an Administrator of an Education Quest grant, and within

higher education. Working in the trenches daily as a School Counselor has provided insight into the "REAL" issues students, and families face regarding higher education in Nebraska. I am a candidate who is knowledgeable, passionate, and determined to spend time on the university campuses to ensure the best learning environment is available to Nebraskans. I am running for this elected position because I believe Nebraskans deserve to have an experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate educator serving on a board that determines the direction of higher education in Nebraska.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Education has always been Nebraska's greatest resource, and I want to ensure that the higher education staff, curriculum, and instructional practices align with the values and integrity of Nebraskans.
• Keeping tuition and fees at a reasonable cost is vital. I I am intent on working towards aligning tuition costs with minimum wage.
• My third goal is to recruit and maintain Nebraska students to study and seek jobs in their hometown Nebraska communities. Working towards creating and implementing an education/business partnership pipeline is vital for local Nebraska growth.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am concerned about the transparency of the university system's actions, policies, and
procedures. Consistency and clarity of criteria must be established in the process of awarding merit-based scholarships as well as other scholarships. In addition, I want to ensure that the freedom of speech is upheld for all students in all areas of the university system and that the staff and instructional practices of the higher education system reflect the values of Nebraskans.

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