Patty Pansing Brooks for Nebraska Legislature
Published July 25, 2026Worth supporting: Patty Pansing Brooks for Nebraska Legislature
Why she matters: Patty Pansing Brooks represented District 28 for eight years before being term-limited, passing 56 of the bills she introduced on juvenile justice, human trafficking, mental health, LGBTQIA+ protections, children's health, public education, and issues affecting Nebraska's federally recognized tribes. She's running to reclaim the central Lincoln seat Sen. Jane Raybould is vacating, with the backing of more than 70 current and former elected officials, and won her primary with 79% of the vote.
Her focus:
- Juvenile justice reform and human trafficking prevention
- LGBTQ+ rights and protections
- Workers' rights and support for small businesses
- Public education and access to health care