Matt Hansen
2023 - Present
2027
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Matt Hansen (Democratic Party) is a member of the Lancaster County Clerk in Nebraska. He assumed office on January 5, 2023. His current term ends on January 7, 2027.
Hansen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Lancaster County Clerk in Nebraska. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Lancaster County, Nebraska (2022)
General election
General election for Lancaster County Clerk
Matt Hansen defeated Kris Beckenbach in the general election for Lancaster County Clerk on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matt Hansen (D) | 51.1 | 56,229 |
| Kris Beckenbach (R) | 48.8 | 53,763 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 107 | ||
| Total votes: 110,099 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Matt Hansen advanced from the Democratic primary for Lancaster County Clerk.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kris Beckenbach advanced from the Republican primary for Lancaster County Clerk.
2018
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 26
Incumbent Matt Hansen defeated Bob Van Valkenburg in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Hansen (Nonpartisan) | 73.2 | 9,046 |
| Bob Van Valkenburg (Nonpartisan) | 26.8 | 3,319 | ||
| Total votes: 12,365 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 26
Incumbent Matt Hansen and Bob Van Valkenburg advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 26 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Hansen (Nonpartisan) | 77.0 | 4,223 |
| ✔ | Bob Van Valkenburg (Nonpartisan) | 23.0 | 1,264 | |
| Total votes: 5,487 | |||
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2014
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for challengers wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014, two days after the statutory deadline, which fell on a Saturday. Incumbents were required to file for election by February 18, 2014, three days after the statutory deadline, which fell on the Saturday prior to Presidents Day. Matt Hansen and Brent Smoyer defeated Larry Weixelman, Bob Van Valkenburg and Justin Valencia in the primary election. Hansen defeated Smoyer in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Independent |  Matt Hansen |
54.8% | 5,376 | |
| Independent | Brent Smoyer | 45.2% | 4,442 | |
| Total Votes | 9,818 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Brent Smoyer |
32.3% | 1,968 |
| Matt Hansen |
30% | 1,823 |
| Larry Weixelman | 18.2% | 1,105 |
| Bob Van Valkenburg | 9.8% | 597 |
| Justin Valencia | 9.7% | 593 |
| Total Votes | 6,086 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Hansen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Support and Innovate Education
- Excerpt: "Reductions in state aid to education create increased pressure on already rising property taxes. I will fight to keep our schools strong and property taxes low."
- Excerpt: "Exploring innovative approaches to education is necessary to prepare all of our students for successful futures. "
- Excerpt: "We must continue to look for ways to keep college affordable, accessible, and available for all those who want to attend."
Protect our Workers and our Economy
- Excerpt: "I will work to find innovative solutions to bring business to Nebraska and create pathways for stronger employment opportunities for our workers."
- Excerpt: "Supporting workers in their rights to collectively bargain, a safe workplace, and fair and reasonable compensation in the event of injury on the job, are necessary to build and maintain a strong workforce."
- Excerpt: "Promoting tax fairness for Nebraskans by preventing the tax burden from falling on working families and small businesses is a must."
Strengthen our Families and our Neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "I am committed to working with all of our community partners to ensure that our neighborhoods get the focus they deserve."
- Excerpt: "I will work to ensure that families have the support they need to care for dependent children and aging parents, that seniors have the help needed to maintain their independence, and that every Nebraskan has the ability to access to affordable, quality healthcare."
- Excerpt: "If elected, I will be your advocate for our neighborhoods, our community, and our values."
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Hansen was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Labor Committee
- Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Urban Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Hansen was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Labor Committee, Chairperson
- Urban Affairs Committee
- Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Judiciary |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hansen served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • General Affairs |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Urban Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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2022
In 2022, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 20.
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2021
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In 2021, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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2016
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In 2016, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 2nd session from January 6 to April 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 1st session from January 7 to May 29.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results: General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ hansenforlegislature.com, "Priorities," accessed March 21, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dan Nolte (D) |
Lancaster County Clerk 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Amanda McGill Johnson |
Nebraska State Senate District 26 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by George Dungan III (D) |
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