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John Cavanaugh
NE Senate District 9
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 23Government Operations & Budget 22Criminal Justice & Policing 13Economy & Taxes 13Housing 9Social Services & Welfare 9Education 7Labor & Employment 7Civil Rights & Liberties 5Environment & Energy 5Elections & Voting 4Technology & Privacy 4Agriculture 3Gun Policy 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Veterans Affairs 3Banking & Finance 2Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| NE Senate District 9 current
Nebraska |
Nonpartisan | Jan 6, 2021 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,770 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| LB 653 — Change provisions relating to acceptance of students under the enrollment option program and discipline of students under the Student… | Abstain | Jan 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 400 — Provide for compensation under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act for cancers experienced by firefighters | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 400 — Provide for compensation under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act for cancers experienced by firefighters | Nay | Jan 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 400 — Provide for compensation under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act for cancers experienced by firefighters | Nay | Jan 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 400 — Provide for compensation under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act for cancers experienced by firefighters | Nay | Jan 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 668 — Change provisions relating to the Adult Protective Services Central Registry and the Child Protection and Family Safety Act | Abstain | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 668 — Change provisions relating to the Adult Protective Services Central Registry and the Child Protection and Family Safety Act | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 518 — Change requirements for a report by the Department of Correctional Services and Board of Parole | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 365 — Require coverage of self-measure blood pressure monitoring services under the Medical Assistance Act | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 384 — Require the county assessor and one voting member of the governing bodies of participating political subdivisions to attend joint public… | Abstain | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 365 — Require coverage of self-measure blood pressure monitoring services under the Medical Assistance Act | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 365 — Require coverage of self-measure blood pressure monitoring services under the Medical Assistance Act | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 384 — Require the county assessor and one voting member of the governing bodies of participating political subdivisions to attend joint public… | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 384 — Require the county assessor and one voting member of the governing bodies of participating political subdivisions to attend joint public… | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 463 — Require school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan under the School Safety and Security Reporting System Act and provide… | Yea | Jan 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| OTHER 4049ae75-b3e1-4124-be91-a3e40a118bb7 — Constitutional amendment to require the Legislature to reimburse political subdivisions | Yea | Jan 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 212 — Require licensure of persons engaged in remote sales of covered tobacco products under the Tobacco Products Tax Act and provide for… | Not voting | Jan 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 212 — Require licensure of persons engaged in remote sales of covered tobacco products under the Tobacco Products Tax Act and provide for… | Not voting | Jan 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 207 — Provide a registration fee under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act for certain commercially registered alternative fuel vehicles | Not voting | Jan 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 791 — Provide a contribution limit for candidate and ballot question committees under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act | Not voting | Jan 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 207 — Provide a registration fee under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act for certain commercially registered alternative fuel vehicles | Not voting | Jan 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 212 — Require licensure of persons engaged in remote sales of covered tobacco products under the Tobacco Products Tax Act and provide for… | Not voting | Jan 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 60 — Eliminate the restriction on selling a lottery ticket through a vending or dispensing device under the State Lottery Act | Not voting | Jan 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 766 — Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem… | Yea | Jan 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LR 295 — Provide a resolution adopting articles of impeachment against University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O'Connor | Yea | Jan 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (42 as lead sponsor)
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LB 850
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Authorize the use of economic development programs for certain construction or rehabilitation of housing in cities of the metropolitan class and cities of the…
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LB 956
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Provide for the collection of postsecondary institution compensation data
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LB 848
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Provide for exemption from sales tax for purchases of clothing, personal computers, and school supplies for a prescribed period
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Constitutional amendment to create a Commission on Redistricting and provide requirements for drawing district boundaries
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LB 1256
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Redefine a term under the Emergency Management Act
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LB 931
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Provide an income tax credit related to premium payments for a qualified health plan
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LB 930
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Provide an income tax deduction to retired firefighters and law enforcement officers for annual retirement benefits
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LB 934
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Provide for the election of members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission
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LB 410
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Require insurance coverage of prosthetics and orthotics
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LB 615
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Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act
Showing the 10 most recent.
Endorsements
| Endorser | Type | Stance | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club's Nebraska Chapter The Sierra Club's Nebraska Chapter announced its endorsement of State Senator John Cavanaugh for the U.S. House of… |
Organization | Endorse | Mar 2, 2026 | Endorsement source: Sierra Club fair-report GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |