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IMPORTANT ELECTION DEADLINES
March 21, 2025: Deadline to register to vote online or by mail
March 28, 2025: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
April 8, 2025: Primary Election Day
April 18, 2025: Deadline to register to vote online or by mail
April 25, 2025: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
May 6, 2025: General Election Day
RESEARCH THE CANDIDATES
*Candidates without Voter Guide Responses did not respond to NFA’s candidate survey.
LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
AT LARGE
VOTE FOR UP TO THREE
⬭ Jerry Shoecraft
(Former City Councilman)
Republican
VOTER GUIDE RESPONSES
1. EXPAND ABORTION: Create a right to abortion and eliminate current pro-life laws
No
2. TAXPAYER-FUNDED ABORTION: Give taxpayer dollars to organizations that perform or refer for abortion services
No
3. PROTECT GIRLS’ SPORTS & SPACES: Participation in girls’ sports and access to women’s restrooms and locker rooms should be based on biological sex, not gender identity
Yes
4. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: Protect churches, charities, businesses, and individuals from government discrimination due to religious or moral convictions
Yes
5. COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED: Teach young children about sex, sexual orientations, and gender identity spectrums in elementary schools
No
⬭ Bennie Shobe
(Incumbent)
Democrat
⬭ Tom Beckius
(Incumbent)
Democrat
⬭ Sändra Washington
(Incumbent)
Democrat
⬭ Stan Parker
Republican
VOTER GUIDE RESPONSES
1. EXPAND ABORTION: Create a right to abortion and eliminate current pro-life laws
No
Comments: I believe in protecting the sanctity of life and upholding current pro-life laws that reflect the values of our community. Every life is valuable, and I support policies that provide compassionate alternatives to abortion.
2. TAXPAYER-FUNDED ABORTION: Give taxpayer dollars to organizations that perform or refer for abortion services
No
Comments: Taxpayers should not be compelled to fund abortions, especially when many hold deep moral or religious objections. Public resources should be directed toward life-affirming services that support both mothers and children.
3. PROTECT GIRLS’ SPORTS & SPACES: Participation in girls’ sports and access to women’s restrooms and locker rooms should be based on biological sex, not gender identity
Yes
Comments: Fairness and safety in women’s sports and private spaces must be upheld. Biological differences create an uneven playing field, and maintaining these distinctions ensures equal opportunities for female athletes.
4. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: Protect churches, charities, businesses, and individuals from government discrimination due to religious or moral convictions
Yes
Comments: The government should not punish individuals, churches, or organizations for living out their religious beliefs. Protecting religious freedom is essential to preserving the First Amendment rights of all citizens.
5. COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED: Teach young children about sex, sexual orientations, and gender identity spectrums in elementary schools
No
Comments: Parents should have the primary role in teaching their children about sensitive topics such as sex, gender, and identity. Schools should focus on scholastic education that respects family values and parental rights.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VOTE FOR ONE
⬭ Tom Trumble
Republican
⬭ Vanessa Emlich
(Incumbent)
Democrat
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICT 1
VOTE FOR ONE
⬭ John Cartier
Democrat
⬭ John Goodwin
Democrat
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICT 3
VOTE FOR ONE
⬭ Barbara Baier
(Incumbent)
Democrat
⬭ Seth Duncan
Republican
VOTER GUIDE RESPONSES
1. EXPAND ABORTION: Create a right to abortion and eliminate current pro-life laws
No
2. TAXPAYER-FUNDED ABORTION: Give taxpayer dollars to organizations that perform or refer for abortion services
No
3. PROTECT GIRLS’ SPORTS & SPACES: Participation in girls’ sports and access to women’s restrooms and locker rooms should be based on biological sex, not gender identity
Yes
4. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: Protect churches, charities, businesses, and individuals from government discrimination due to religious or moral convictions
Yes
5. COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED: Teach young children about sex, sexual orientations, and gender identity spectrums in elementary schools
No
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICT 5
VOTE FOR ONE
⬭ Mara Krivohlavek
Democrat
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICT 7
VOTE FOR ONE
⬭ Marilyn Johnson-Farr
Democrat
⬭ Cheryl Meyer-Thompson
Republican
VOTE YOUR VALUES
Ways To Vote
VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
Vote in person at your local polling place. The polls are open from 8 AM to 8 PM on Election Day.
VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
Early ballots must be returned by 8 PM on Election Day and can be dropped in a secured ballot drop box.
LEARN MORE
Visit the NFA Election Resource Center to download additional prayer guides and find more helpful election resources.
