LINCOLN - Legislative candidate Janet Palmtag of Syracuse responded Tuesday to a series of attacks leveled at her by the Nebraska Republican Party despite her own GOP affiliation while pledging to be "a conservative, independent voice" in the Legislature. Palmtag has been the target of direct mail and radio ads by the Republican Party that have accused her of "siding with Lincoln liberals" and having "gone Lincoln" in her approach to some issues.

"Some people in the GOP are angry with me for questioning a 30% raise for the director of corrections," Palmtag said. Ryan Hamilton, executive director of the Nebraska Republican Party, said the criticism directed at Palmtag by the party is "not personal; it's all issue-based."

Palmtag is seeking southeastern Nebraska's District 1 seat, which is now held by Sen. Julie Slama of Peru, who was appointed by Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts to fill a vacancy in 2019. Palmtag has been endorsed by former Governor Dave Heineman and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry.

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