OMAHA —Democrat Jocelyn Brasher, a Nebraska native and former assistant attorney general, has officially launched her campaign for Nebraska attorney general, challenging incumbent Republican Mike Hilgers, whom she once worked under. Brasher framed her campaign as a bid for new leadership and a different approach in the state’s top legal office, highlighting her experience in public service and law. Her announcement sets up a competitive statewide race as she seeks to persuade voters that her vision better reflects Nebraskans’ priorities.

A central focus of Brasher’s campaign is her criticism of Hilgers’ handling of key policy issues, particularly the state’s medical marijuana implementation. She argues that Hilgers has resisted the will of Nebraska voters — who approved medical cannabis legalization by a wide margin — by challenging related legislation and potentially blocking timely guidance for patients and providers. Brasher says that on Day One in office she would move swiftly to clarify rules so patients can access care and healthcare professionals can practice without undue legal risk, contrasting her priorities with those of the incumbent.

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