Mike Hilgers
2023 - Present
2027
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Mike Hilgers (Republican Party) is the Attorney General of Nebraska. He assumed office on January 5, 2023. His current term ends on January 7, 2027.
Hilgers (Republican Party) ran for election for Attorney General of Nebraska. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Mike Hilgers was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Hilgers graduated from Creighton Preparatory School in 1997.[1] He earned a B.S. in economics from Baylor University in 2001 and a J.D. from the University of Chicago in 2004. Hilgers' career experience includes founding Hilgers Graben PLLC, co-founding Gober Hilgers PLLC, and working as an attorney with Fish & Richardson P.C.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Hilgers was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Transportation and Telecommunications |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Nebraska Attorney General election, 2022
General election
General election for Attorney General of Nebraska
Mike Hilgers defeated Larry Bolinger in the general election for Attorney General of Nebraska on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Hilgers (R) | 69.7 | 434,671 |
 | Larry Bolinger (Legal Marijuana Now Party)  | 30.3 | 188,649 | |
| Total votes: 623,320 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Attorney General of Nebraska
Mike Hilgers defeated Jennifer Hicks in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Hilgers | 67.2 | 151,709 |
 | Jennifer Hicks | 32.8 | 73,906 | |
| Total votes: 225,615 | |||
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Attorney General of Nebraska
Larry Bolinger advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Attorney General of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Bolinger | 100.0 | 912 |
| Total votes: 912 | |||
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2020
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 21
Incumbent Mike Hilgers defeated Brodey Weber in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 21 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Hilgers (Nonpartisan) | 55.0 | 10,157 |
 | Brodey Weber (Nonpartisan) | 45.0 | 8,325 | |
| Total votes: 18,482 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 21
Incumbent Mike Hilgers and Brodey Weber defeated Joseph Couch in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 21 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Hilgers (Nonpartisan) | 59.1 | 5,150 |
| ✔ | | Brodey Weber (Nonpartisan) | 27.3 | 2,379 |
 | Joseph Couch (Nonpartisan) | 13.6 | 1,184 | |
| Total votes: 8,713 | |||
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2016
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016, for incumbents. Challengers were required to file by March 1, 2016.[3] Incumbent Ken Haar did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Mike Hilgers defeated Larry Scherer in the Nebraska State Senate District 21 general election.[4][5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Hilgers |
56.67% | 8,588 |
| Larry Scherer | 43.33% | 6,567 |
| Total Votes | 15,155 | |
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | ||
Mike Hilgers and Larry Scherer defeated Rick Vest in the Nebraska State Senate District 21 primary.[6][7]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 21 Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Mike Hilgers |
53.36% | 3,053 |
| Larry Scherer |
33.84% | 1,936 |
| Rick Vest | 12.79% | 732 |
| Total Votes | 5,721 | |
2014
- See also: Nebraska attorney general election, 2014
Hilgers ran for election to the office of Attorney General. Hilgers lost the Republican nomination in the primary on May 13, 2014.[8][9] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
Primary
| Nebraska Attorney General, Republican Primary, 2014 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
| Doug Peterson |
35.6% | 67,578 | ||
| Brian Buescher | 25.5% | 48,316 | ||
| Mike Hilgers | 22.9% | 43,371 | ||
| Pete Pirsch | 16% | 30,321 | ||
| Total Votes | 189,586 | |||
| Election results via Nebraska Secretary of State. | ||||
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Hilgers ran for election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 21. Hilgers advanced past the May 15 primary election and was defeated by Ken Haar in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Nonpartisan | Ken Haar Incumbent |
50.3% | 6,869 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Hilgers | 49.7% | 6,784 | |
| Total Votes | 13,653 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Ken Haar Incumbent |
51% | 2,471 |
| Mike Hilgers |
46.2% | 2,238 |
| Bryan C. Ifland | 2.8% | 134 |
| Total Votes | 4,843 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Hilgers' campaign website stated the following:
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2020
Mike Hilgers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Hilgers' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
Helping Us Keep More of Our Own Money: Reduce Government Spending and Lower Taxes
- Excerpt: "Just reducing spending is not enough--we have to take those savings and give them back to taxpayers. Our neighbors and families need to keep more of their hard-earned money so that they can pay for the needs of their children, save for the future, give to charitable organizations, or spend in any way that they see fit. As your next state senator, I will work to ensure that reductions in spending go back to your pocket."
Helping Us Keep More of Our Own Money: Attack High Healthcare Costs
- Excerpt: "While the U.S. Congress works to replace ObamaCare, Nebraska legislators can do much to help encourage innovation in the marketplace for medical services. I support efforts to lower the cost of care and help increase access to needed medical services to provide real relief for Nebraska families."
Strengthening Our Community's Long-Term Foundation: Education
- Excerpt: "Nebraska’s local schools have a strong record of academic achievement--and our people have an equally strong record of support for our schools. The state has a responsibility to ensure that the school aid formula is fair, with an emphasis on accountability and transparency. "
Strengthening Our Community's Long-Term Foundation: Transportation Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Providing for a reliable, safe transportation infrastructure is a core responsibility of state government. Nebraska, perhaps more than any state, understands the role infrastructure plays in growing the economy and creating jobs. Building and maintaining quality roads supports trade and neighborhood growth while creating jobs. State government must take its commitment to transportation infrastructure seriously."
Building A Just Society: A Culture Of Life
- Excerpt: "A just society protects innocent life and defends those without a voice. I believe that we need a culture that respects and protects innocent life, from the unborn to the mentally ill. As your next state senator I will work with others to build a just society."
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2022
In 2022, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 20.
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2021
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In 2021, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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Hilgers has a wife, Heather.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nebraska Legislature, "Sen. Mike Hilgers Biography," accessed November 28, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Michael Hilgers," accessed November 28, 2022
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List for general election," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secetary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Primary Election May 10, 2016," accessed October 14, 2016
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- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mike Hilgers for Attorney General, “Home,” accessed November 6, 2022
- ↑ mikehilgers.com, "Issues," accessed April 19, 2016
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| Preceded by Doug Peterson (R) |
Attorney General of Nebraska 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 21 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Beau Ballard (R) |
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