LINCOLN - Former State Sen. Julie Slama suspended her campaign for Nebraska treasurer on Wednesday just two days after launching her bid.

By coincidence, her campaign began the same day that former Treasurer Tom Briese announced his intention to resign and Gov. Jim Pillen announced that he would appoint Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg to the role. Slama said on social media she did not want to engage in a potentially bitter and expensive primary that doesn’t help the party or voters. She also stated that Spellerberg is the ideal candidate for the role.

“I launched my campaign to bring new energy and a fresh perspective to the state treasurer’s office,” Slama, who lives in Dunbar, said. She said that she met with Spellerberg and that he has the right energy and perspective. Spellerberg and Slama met Wednesday before Slama suspended her campaign.

She said those who donated to her campaign will receive refunds. Slama, 29, received an appointment to the Legislature from then-Gov. Pete Ricketts before winning her seat in 2020. She declined to run for reelection in 2024. Spellerberg, 35, will officially become treasurer on Thursday.

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