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Legislature, District 2Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Caitlin Knutson

 

Running for
Legislature, District 2
Party on ballot
None (nonpartisan office)
Incumbent
No
Hometown on filing
Lincoln
Occupation
Stay-at-home parent; former special education teacher (about 15 years, public schools and Nebraska DHHS programs)
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Campaign money
Raised: $161,508; Spent: $47,375; Cash on hand: $123,633
Source: nadc-e.nebraska.gov

In their own words

Taxes and budget

"I would pause or eliminate those tax cuts, end sweetheart deals and close loopholes"

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Economy and jobs

"Investing in childcare and education so each kid has an opportunity to succeed"

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Agriculture and water

Supports a one-year data center moratorium and ending data center tax incentives.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Elections and government

"Once an initiative is passed, it should be respected."

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Housing and cost of living

Supports a $100,000 homestead exemption, a state child tax credit and an expanded earned income tax credit.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Filibuster

Supports the current filibuster system.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

Term limits

Supports the term-limits amendment so voters can decide.

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com

No public statement found on: Education, Health care, Public safety, Energy and utilities, Immigration, Abortion.

Endorsements they list

Says she is endorsed by Nebraska teachers and local firefighters and police (no organizations named in source)

Source: nebraskaexaminer.com