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Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird Wins Re-Election in 2023 General Election

Incumbent Democrat Leirion Gaylor Baird has won the Lincoln mayoral election, defeating Republican Suzanne Geist. Unofficial final results show Baird leading by nearly 7,000 votes, with some early votes, provisional votes, and resolution ballots still to be counted later this week. Voters also decided on city council seats, the airport authority board of directors, and some seats on the Lincoln Public Schools board of education.

via KETV Omaha|

#democrat #leirion-gaylor-baird #lincoln

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Governor's Appointment of New Senator in Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen appointed Carolyn Bosn as the new state senator to replace Suzanne Geist, who resigned to focus on her mayoral race. However, Democratic lawmakers criticized the timing of the announcement and the lack of transparency in the selection process. Bosn shares the same views as her predecessor, including the belief that life begins at conception. Nebraska's Accountability and Disclosure Commission informed Senator Machaela Cavanaugh it can't act on the Governor's transparency.

via KETV Omaha|

#carolyn-bosn #democratic-lawmakers #governor-jim-pillen

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Nebraska Governor Appoints Controversial New Lawmaker Amid Filibuster Fight.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Carolyn Bosn to replace Suzanne Geist in the Nebraska Legislature. Geist resigned from her position to focus on her mayoral campaign. Bosn, a former deputy county attorney, will serve the remainder of Geist's term representing District 25 in the Legislature. She has expressed support for a bill that would prohibit women from seeking an abortion if cardiac activity is detected in the fetus. Bosn intends to seek a full four-year term to the seat in the 2024 elections.

via Lincoln Journal Star|

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