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University of Nebraska Board of Regents, District 1Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Brent Comstock

 

Running for
University of Nebraska Board of Regents, District 1
Party on ballot
None (nonpartisan office)
Incumbent
No
Hometown on filing
Lincoln
Occupation
Founder and CEO of BCom, a Lincoln marketing firm (Nebraska Examiner, June 4, 2025)
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Campaign money
Raised: $282,000; Spent: $115,000 (through 2026-04-27)
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

In their own words

Taxes and budget

"To address the University's budget challenges in the coming decade, practical solutions are needed"

Source: comstockforregent.com

Education

"Ensuring the University remains affordable for all young Nebraskans requires both strategic cost reductions"

Source: comstockforregent.com

research and innovation

"Staying competitive in a changing world means embracing bold ideas"

Source: comstockforregent.com

No public statement found on: Economy and jobs, Health care, Public safety, Agriculture and water, Energy and utilities, Elections and government, Housing and cost of living, Immigration, Abortion.

Endorsements they list

Campaign site lists: Leirion Gaylor Baird, Jeff Raikes, Barb Weitz, Ben Nelson, John Baylor, Matt Williams, Dr. Marilyn Moore, Connie and Todd Duncan, Nick Cusick

Source: comstockforregent.com

Announced at launch (Nebraska Examiner, June 4, 2025): State Sen. Danielle Conrad, former State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, former UNL Chancellor James Moeser, former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com