Nebraska attorney general candidates take differing approaches to campaign trail

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 1,053

Last Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago


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LINCOLN — While Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said he views his public service one term at a time, it was a quick decision to seek reelection.

With an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case concerning Colorado’s water rights with the South Platte River, his ongoing legal battle with TikTok and other pending lawsuits, Hilgers said he has unfinished business.

“(I) want to see those fights through,” Hilgers said.

The GOP incumbent faces a challenge from …

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