Legislature, District 2
Vote for 1Dean Helmick and Caitlin Knutson, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.
| Topic | Dean Helmick | Caitlin Knutson |
|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | No party (nonpartisan office) | No party (nonpartisan office) |
| Occupation | Retired, U.S. Air Force (active duty, contractor and civilian roles) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Stay-at-home parent; former special education teacher (about 15 years, public schools and Nebraska DHHS programs) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Prior offices | Cass County GOP Chair (party position, not public office) Source: helmickforlegislature.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Campaign money | Raised: $159,477; Spent: $144,611; Cash on hand: $47,421 Source: nadc-e.nebraska.gov | Raised: $161,508; Spent: $47,375; Cash on hand: $123,633 Source: nadc-e.nebraska.gov |
| Taxes and budget | "control spending — there is no tax relief unless we first control spending" Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | "I would pause or eliminate those tax cuts, end sweetheart deals and close loopholes" Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Economy and jobs | Supports keeping scheduled income tax cuts and growing the economy to raise revenue. Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | "Investing in childcare and education so each kid has an opportunity to succeed" Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Public safety | Says he will stand with law enforcement to secure borders and stop sanctuary policies. Source: helmickforlegislature.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Agriculture and water | "The state government can never be allowed to force a data center on a community." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Supports a one-year data center moratorium and ending data center tax incentives. Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Elections and government | "The Legislature's role is to implement initiatives and referendums passed by the people." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | "Once an initiative is passed, it should be respected." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Housing and cost of living | Says the federal Road to Housing Act is a tool to build more housing. Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Supports a $100,000 homestead exemption, a state child tax credit and an expanded earned income tax credit. Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Immigration | "Dean will stand with law enforcement to secure our borders, stop sanctuary policies" Source: helmickforlegislature.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Abortion | Says he will fight against taxpayer-funded abortions and expand resources for pregnant women. Source: helmickforlegislature.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Gov. Jim Pillen Source: helmickforlegislature.comU.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts Source: helmickforlegislature.comU.S. Rep. Mike Flood Source: helmickforlegislature.comAttorney General Mike Hilgers Source: helmickforlegislature.comState Treasurer Joey Spellerberg Source: helmickforlegislature.comState Auditor Mike Foley Source: helmickforlegislature.comFormer Gov. Dave Heineman Source: helmickforlegislature.comFormer Gov. Kay Orr Source: helmickforlegislature.comNebraska Farm Bureau Source: helmickforlegislature.comLincoln Police Union Source: helmickforlegislature.comNebraska Fraternal Order of Police Source: helmickforlegislature.comNFIB Nebraska PAC Source: helmickforlegislature.comCass County Sheriff Robert Sorenson Source: helmickforlegislature.comPlattsmouth Mayor Paul Lambert Source: helmickforlegislature.com | Says she is endorsed by Nebraska teachers and local firefighters and police (no organizations named in source) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
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