
R. Brad von Gillern
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
R. Brad von Gillern
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
Member of the Legislature, Dist. 4
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, BS, Construction Management Engineering, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
NA
AFFILIATIONS
Lifegate Church, Board Member, 2008-2022
MidAmerica Council, Boy Scouts of America, Board Member, 2006-2022
Omaha Leaders, Vice Chair, Development Chair, Secretary, 2017-2021
Downtown Rotary Foundation, President
Young Presidents' Organization, Chair, Vice Chair, Education Chair, 2006-2012
Salvation Army, Executive Board Member, 2012-2022
Downtown Omaha Rotary Club, President, 2003-2004
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senator
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life and safety of the mother.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
As stated in the constitution, "congress shall make no law regarding the establishment of religion" (paraphrasing).
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. As clearly illustrated in the recent conflict with Iran, having an ally in the Middle East is critical to our relationship with the other countries in the region. The US is much more closely aligned today with these countries who have been and continue to be attacked by Iran.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage is settled law and I don't see nor plan on any changes in the future.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Find and implement efficiencies that do not reduce services. 2. Determine redundant or unnecessary regulations. 3. Utilize technology to increase productivity 4. Hire and retain the best people
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Local law enforcement should work with our federal officials to enforce federal law including immigration law. This can be done with far less conflict that we've seen in recent months in Minneapolis and other large cities.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Neutral
I believe that the DOE needs to reevaluate its purpose and stick to supporting local schools rather than dictating policy and curriculum.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Disagree
I am OK with this unless the foreign government is an adversary, in which case we need to exercise caution.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To protect law abiding citizens by prosecuting and detaining criminals. The penal system should do their best to reform those who are willing and able participants.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keeping guns out of the hands of criminals.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal is the most reliable and least expensive. Clean coal with carbon capture is a good current solution to bridge the gap until small modular nuclear reactors are viable and less expensive.
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