Nebraska State Senate District 42

Current seat holder: Michael Jacobson (Nonpartisan; registered Republican).

Michael Jacobson

Michael Jacobson is the incumbent member of the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral Legislature representing District 42 (Hooker, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Thomas Counties) and is running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

Campaign site

“I love Nebraska because in this great state anything is possible. It's a state where all our families can find hope and opportunity - a state I'm proud to call home.” (Michael Jacobson Campaign Website)
“I've been blessed to be able to live, work, and raise my family here in the 42nd Legislative District.” (Michael Jacobson Campaign Website)
“As your Senator, I'm working to strengthen our state by creating more opportunities for all Nebraskans and defending our way of life as the far left tries to force their political agenda into our communities, homes, and schools.” (Michael Jacobson Campaign Website)

Shaylee Scranton

Shaylee Scranton is a candidate for the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral Legislature representing District 42 (Hooker, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Thomas Counties) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

On the campaign website: “I love Nebraska because in this great state anything is possible.” (Campaign website)

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