Swing Vote Republican Merv Riepe Announces Re-Election Bid for Nebraska Legislature

Merv Riepe, a key swing vote in Nebraska Legislature, seeks reelection

State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston has been a pivotal vote in Legislature for years, breaking with the GOP on some key issues.

Swing vote Republican Merv Riepe announces re-election bid for Nebraska Legislature

LINCOLN — State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston confirmed on a radio show Thursday that he will seek re-election to the Nebraska Legislature in 2026. Riepe is an 83-year-old U.S. Navy veteran and longtime health care administrator who represents District…

Swing vote Republican Merv Riepe announces re-election bid for Nebraska Legislature

State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston. April 8, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston confirmed on a radio show Thursday that he will seek re-election to the Nebraska Legislature in 2026. Riepe is an 83-year-old U.S. Navy veteran and longtime health care administrator who represents District 12, which includes parts of Ralston, Millard and Omaha. He was first elected to the Legislature in 2014 and he return…

Merv Riepe, a key swing vote in Nebraska Legislature, seeks reelection

State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston has been a pivotal vote in Legislature for years, breaking with the GOP on some key issues.