Debates over LGBTQ issues and gender identity have made Protect Nebraska Children — started last year by a handful of parents and grandparents — into a conservative force.
Sherry Jones of Grand Island and Elizabeth Tegtmeier of North Platte, who campaigned against proposed sex-education standards, had wide leads in their races for the Nebraska State Board of Education.
Maureen Nickels is the only member of the State Board of Education who's not running again for her seat. She spoke with Nebraska Public Media's Jackie Ourada on how things on the Board have changed and offers advice for her successor.
The governor has donated $20,000 to Elizabeth Tegtmeier, a candidate for Nebraska State Board of Education. But an issue involving her adult son is creating a distraction.