Attorney General

Mike Hilgers v. Sarah Slattery

Overview:

Mike Hilgers (R)

Sarah Slattery (D)

Nebraska Attorney General’s Race Background: The 2026 Nebraska Attorney General race features incumbent Republican Mike Hilgers seeking a second term against Democrat Sarah Slattery. Hilgers, a former speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, has built his campaign around continuing the conservative legal agenda he has pursued since taking office in 2023, including multistate lawsuits, consumer protection enforcement, and challenges to federal policies he argues harm Nebraska.

Slattery has campaigned as a change candidate, arguing that the Attorney General’s Office should focus more on issues directly affecting Nebraskans, including public safety, consumer protection, and government accountability. The contest is expected to center on Hilgers’ record in office and broader debates over the role of state attorneys general in national political and legal disputes. While Republicans have historically dominated statewide elections in Nebraska and Hilgers enters the race as the favorite, Democrats view the election as an opportunity to capitalize on voter concerns about the direction of state government, especially over AG Hilger’s opposition to medical marijuana which was legalized by Nebraska voters during the previous general election.

Mike Hilgers

Party Affiliation: Republican

Birthday: October 25, 1978

Occupation: Lawyer and Politician

Address: 1320 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508

Website: www.mikehilgers.com

Platform Issues: Fight federal overreach, Protect the Constitution, Protect our children, Stand with law enforcement, Defend innocent life, Keep communities safe

Most Recent Campaign Finance Data (As of the most recent filing)

Cash on Hand:

Hilgers- $

Hilgers Major Contributions

$1,000+

$500-$999