Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorses Candidates for Election to the State Executive Branch
LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general agriculture organization, is pleased to announce the endorsement of three candidates seeking to serve the state in various elected positions. Endorsements made by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) are based on the candidates’ positions on agricultural and rural issues and recommendations from district evaluation committees made up of farmer and rancher members.
“These candidates have shown a remarkable understanding of the significance of agriculture to Nebraska,” said Katie Olson, who serves as the first vice president of Nebraska Farm Bureau and chair of NEFB-PAC. “They all display a comprehensive awareness of the challenges facing farmers and ranchers across the state, along with a commitment to enhancing agriculture to bolster the state's economy.”
NEFB-PAC endorsed candidates seeking election:
State Attorney General
Mike Hilgers, the incumbent Nebraska Attorney General, consistently fights federal overreach, protects the constitution, and keeps our Nebraska communities safe. From the courtroom to the Capitol, as Attorney General, Hilgers will continue to fight tirelessly every day for Nebraskans.
State Treasurer
Joey Spellerberg, the appointed incumbent State Treasurer since November 2025, brings a strong record of fiscal responsibility, private-sector experience as a business owner, and proven leadership from his tenure as mayor of Fremont, where he advanced economic growth while reducing the city’s tax levy. He is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars through transparency and sound stewardship of state funds.
State Auditor of Public Accounts
Mike Foley, the incumbent Nebraska Auditor seeking re-election, brings a long record of government accountability, including multiple terms as State Auditor and service as Lieutenant Governor, where he focused on oversight of public spending and ensuring proper use of state and local funds. He has a proven track record of uncovering waste and misuse, reinforcing his commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
“We look forward to providing support for all the candidates as they seek to represent the interests of Farm Bureau members throughout state,” said Olson.
These candidates earned the NEFB-PAC endorsement based on results of NEFB’s grassroots selection process, which involves gathering input from local County Farm Bureaus across the state.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a grassroots, state-wide organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families and working for the benefit of all Nebraskans through a wide variety of educational, service, and advocacy efforts. Nearly 55,000 families across Nebraska are Farm Bureau members, working together to achieve rural and urban prosperity as agriculture is a key fuel to Nebraska’s economy. For more information about Nebraska Farm Bureau and agriculture, visit www.nefb.org.