District 16

Ted Japp v. Cindy chatt

Election Results:

Japp (R) 63%

Chatt (D) 37%

District 16 Background: The District covers portions of Washington, Burt, Cuming, and Stanton Counties in northeast Nebraska, including Blair, Tekamah, Oakland, West Point, and surrounding rural communities. The seat is currently held by Senator Ben Hansen, who is term limited and cannot seek reelection. The district has historically leaned Republican and is largely rural, with agriculture, small business, manufacturing, and healthcare serving as key economic drivers.

Ted Japp is a chiropractor, former Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District board member, and lifelong resident of the Blair/Kennard area. Japp is making his first run for elected office at the state level and has campaigned on reducing the tax burden on families, farmers, and small businesses through structural spending reforms. He also emphasizes support for rural communities, infrastructure and broadband investment, protection of constitutional rights, opposition to government overreach, and support for the Second Amendment and pro-life policies.

Cindy Chatt is a Tekamah business owner and community advocate. As owner of The Chatterbox, she has emphasized supporting rural economic development, strengthening public education, improving access to healthcare, protecting local communities, and addressing affordability issues facing working families. Chatt has campaigned on practical solutions for rural Nebraska while advocating for bipartisan problem-solving and investment in community services.

District Political Party Registration:

Republican: 62.55% Democrat 16.43% Indep: 21.02%

Campaign Finance Data

Cash on Hand:

Japp - $

Chatt- $

Japp Major Contributions

$1,000+

$500-$1,000

Chatt Major Contributions

$1,000+

$500-$1,000