Michael Jacobson
Michael Jacobson (Republican Party) is a member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 42. He assumed office on February 23, 2022. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Jacobson is running for re-election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 42. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.[source]
Jacobson was appointed on February 23, 2022 by Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) to replace former Rep. Mike Groene (R).[1]
Biography
Michael Jacobson lives in North Platte, Nebraska. Jacobson graduated from Sutton High School. He earned a B.S. in agricultural economics and agricultural education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Jacobson's career experience includes founding and working as the principal shareholder of NebraskaLand Bank.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Jacobson was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee, Chair
- Revenue Committee, Vice chair
2023-2024
Jacobson was assigned to the following committees:
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 42
Incumbent Michael Jacobson (Nonpartisan) and Shaylee Scranton (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 42 on May 12, 2026.
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| Shaylee Scranton (Nonpartisan) | ||
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2022
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 42
Incumbent Michael Jacobson defeated Chris Bruns in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 42 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Jacobson (Nonpartisan) | 51.4 | 6,868 |
 | Chris Bruns (Nonpartisan) | 48.6 | 6,497 | |
| Total votes: 13,365 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 42
Chris Bruns and incumbent Michael Jacobson defeated Brenda Fourtner in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 42 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Bruns (Nonpartisan) | 45.4 | 4,043 |
| ✔ | | Michael Jacobson (Nonpartisan) | 43.8 | 3,906 |
| Brenda Fourtner (Nonpartisan) | 10.8 | 959 | ||
| Total votes: 8,908 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mel McNea (Nonpartisan)
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Jacobson ran in the 2012 election for District 43 of the Nebraska Unicameral. He was defeated in the May 15 primary election.[3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 John W. Ravenscroft Incumbent |
38.6% | 3,210 |
| Al Davis |
21.6% | 1,801 |
| Cash Ostrander | 21% | 1,747 |
| Earl M. Jones | 8.9% | 740 |
| Jack Andersen | 6.6% | 550 |
| Ernest R. Fellows | 2% | 166 |
| Michael Jacobson | 1.3% | 108 |
| Total Votes | 8,322 | |
Scorecards
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- Americans for Prosperity - Nebraska — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Nebraska State Senate District 42 |
Officeholder Nebraska State Senate District 42 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ KETV, "Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts appoints Mike Jacobson to replace former State Sen. Mike Groene," accessed February 25, 2022
- ↑ Office of Governor Pete Ricketts, "Gov. Ricketts Appoints Mike Jacobson as Senator for Legislative District 42," February 23, 2022
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed May 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Groene (R) |
Nebraska State Senate District 42 2022 - Present |
Succeeded by NA |
