District 2

Dean Helmick vs. Caitlin Knutson

Primary Election Results:

Dean Helmick (R) 49.1%

Caitlin Knutson (D) 33.8%

Jayden Speed (D) 17.1% (Eliminated)

District 2 Background: District 2 spans across Cass County into eastern portions of Lancaster County. Sen. Robert Clements is the term limited from seeking another term.

District Party registration

Republican: 51.90% Democrat: 22.58% Indep: 25.52%

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Rob Clements (Incumbent)

Party Affiliation: Republican


Age: 63


Occupation: Retired U.S. Air Force


Address: 221 South 5th Street, Elmwood

Website: helmickforlegislature.com

Platform Issues: Property tax relief, limiting government spending, reducing regulations; Border security and opposition to illegal immigration; Protection of women’s sports; Pro-life; Support for agriculture and farmers


Committees of Interest:

Sarah Slattery

Party Affiliation: Democrat


Age: 40


Occupation: Stay-at-home mom; former special education teacher


Address: 1010 Avenue F, Plattsmouth


Website: knutsonforlegislature.com


Platform Issues: Fiscal responsibility and fair taxation; Support for public education; Affordability and middle-class economic concerns; Regulation of social media and AI technology

Committees of Interest:


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

Cash on Hand:
Helmick: $

Knutson: $

Major Contributions

Dean Helmick

$1,000+

$500-999


Slattery Major Contributions

$1,000+

$500-999