LINCOLN—State Sen. Merv Riepe faces Democratic challenger Christy Knorr in Nebraska’s politically divided Legislative District 12, covering Ralston and parts of western Omaha. Riepe, a Republican known for occasionally breaking with his party, is seeking another term after eight years of nonconsecutive service. The candidates differ on abortion restrictions, Medicaid expansion, and medical cannabis, while both emphasize property taxes and Nebraska’s growing budget challenges. The race could also impact Republicans’ ability to overcome filibusters in the Legislature.

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