JOE JOHNSON
Republican (Legislature: nonpartisan ballot)Party: R (state party candidate list) source ↗Box colors:RepublicanDemocraticIndependent (blue) / other party (gray)Nonpartisan office, or no documented partyLegislature: red/blue = publicly documented party affiliation (the Legislature is officially nonpartisan on the ballot); green = no documented affiliation. Sources
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Total raised (NADC)
$59,036
Sum of receipts filed with NADC for 2026 (partial). Data synced 2026-10-24.
Head-to-head
⚔ Head-to-head vs JEREMY HENEGERDefault opponent: general-election opponent once nominees are set, otherwise the top-raising opposing-party candidate (nonpartisan races: top-raising other candidate).
Where the money came from
| Source type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Organization & committee contributions (itemized ties) | $57,017 | 96.6% |
| Individuals & all other receipts | $2,019 | 3.4% |
Source: Nebraska Accountability & Disclosure Commission (NADC) filings, 2026 (partial).
In-state vs out-of-state
Nebraska: $49,536 (82.5%) · Out of state: $10,500 (17.5%)
Itemized receipts with an address only. Only state totals are shown; no ZIP-level figures, so no ZIP with fewer than 5 donors can be identified.
Outside spending (independent expenditures)
Supporting: $5,286 · Opposing: $0
| NEBRASKA CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP FUND | Support | $4,325 |
| DAVID NABITY | Support | $507 |
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Top organization & PAC contributors
| Organization | Type | Direct |
|---|---|---|
| NEBRASKA REALTORS PAC | PAC | $5,000 |
| MAIN STREET RENEWAL | PAC | $5,000 |
| NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION PAC | PAC | $3,500 |
| NEBRASKA BANKERS STATE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | $3,000 |
| HUSKER GAMING LLC | Business | $2,500 |
| KALSHI INC. | Business | $2,500 |
| NEBRASKA COOPERATIVE COUNCIL - POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | $2,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES NEBRASKA PAC (ACEC PAC) | PAC | $1,592 |
| NEBRASKA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC NHAPAC | PAC | $1,500 |
| NEBRASKA INSURANCE FEDERATION PAC | PAC | $1,500 |
| FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE NE STATE LODGE (union) | 501(c)(5) union | $1,500 |
| NEBRASKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY PAC | PAC | $1,500 |
| NEBRASKA ACTION COMMITTEE FOR RURAL ELECTRICIFICATION PAC | PAC | $1,100 |
| NEBRASKA RURAL BROADBAND PAC | PAC | $1,000 |
| UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY | Business | $1,000 |
Organizations only. Individual donors are never named, and conduits such as ActBlue and WinRed are not listed as donors. Pinned organizations are always shown.
Funding by funder type
All organization ties in filings (direct, in-kind and independent expenditures), grouped by the funder type assigned from the filer record. Click a group to see its members, amounts and filings. Individuals are never named.
Labor / unions · 2 · $2,500
| FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE NE STATE LODGE · 501(c)(5) union · Direct | $1,500 | filings ↗ |
| BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY · 501(c)(5) union · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
Business & trade · 18 · $31,000
Ideological / issue PACs & groups · 9 · $18,017
| MAIN STREET RENEWAL · PAC · Direct | $5,000 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP FUND · PAC · IE Support | $4,325 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA COOPERATIVE COUNCIL - POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · PAC · Direct | $2,000 | filings ↗ |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES NEBRASKA PAC (ACEC PAC) · PAC · Direct | $1,592 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA ACTION COMMITTEE FOR RURAL ELECTRICIFICATION PAC · PAC · Direct | $1,100 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA RURAL BROADBAND PAC · PAC · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
| IOWA-NEBRASKA EQUIPMENT DEALERS PAC · PAC · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
| ADRIAN SMITH FOR CONGRESS C00412890 · PAC · Direct | $1,000 | |
| NEBRASKA HIGHWATER PAC · PAC · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
Small PACs & organizations (under $1,000 each) · 11 · $5,599
| MUELLER ROBAK LLC · Business · Direct | $592 | filings ↗ |
| DAVID NABITY · Business · IE Support | $507 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS PAC · PAC · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION PAC · PAC · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
| TYSON FOODS INC · Business · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
| MAVERICK GROUP, LLC · Business · Direct | $500 | |
| NAPE AFSCME PEOPLE · PAC · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAC · PAC · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA GROCERY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION PAC · PAC · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
| MAVERIK, INC. · Business · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC · PAC · Direct | $500 | filings ↗ |
Filings & sources
Payments to vendors
Top payee organizations this candidate's committee reported paying in this period (FEC/NADC expenditure filings, as of 2026-10-27). Lawful, itemized disclosures; not an indication of wrongdoing. Payments to individuals are aggregated. All vendors · rules
| Vendor | Payments | Total |
|---|---|---|
| COPYCAT PRINTING | 7 | $7,152 |
| USPS | 6 | $4,681 |
| MENARDS | 8 | $460 |
| SAM'S CLUB | 4 | $332 |
| WALMART | 5 | $262 |
| 4 | $125 | |
| SAMS CLUB | 1 | $62 |
| 2 | $28 | |
| UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | 1 | $23 |
Stances on key issues (2026 ballot)
Neutral summaries and short verbatim quotes from each candidate's own words: campaign websites, news interviews and the Nebraska Examiner voter-guide questionnaire. Every item links its source. Positions are never inferred from party, donors or endorsements, and no grades are given. The same issue list is used for every candidate. Methodology
Export stances · Verified public filings (14 rows ready)
Joe Johnson
Legislature (nonpartisan ballot) · Legislative District 41 (LD-41)
Party: R (state party candidate list) source ↗As of 2026-10-27
State issues
Property taxes & state budget
Examiner questionnaire (Budget): “Nebraska’s projected shortfalls are a spending issue, not a revenue problem. I do not support new taxes. When money gets tight, Nebraska families focus on what matters most. State government must do the same by prioritizing essential public services.”
Examiner questionnaire (Spending): “I will prioritize disciplined investment in core functions of government — education, public safety and infrastructure — while driving a more balanced and accountable funding model for K–12 education.”
K-12 education / school choice
No position found in sources checked
Abortion
No position found in sources checked
Sports betting/gaming & 2026 ballot measures (440/441/442)
Examiner questionnaire (2026 Ballot Questions): “Nebraska’s unicameral legislature structure of government makes the ballot initiative process function effectively as a “second house.” I take this responsibility seriously and will evaluate each proposed measure.”
Guns
No position found in sources checked
Immigration
No position found in sources checked
Healthcare / Medicaid
No position found in sources checked
Agriculture, water & energy (OPPD/NPPD/NRDs)
Examiner questionnaire (Natural Resources/Data Centers): “Protecting Nebraska’s water resources is essential, as water is the lifeblood of our agricultural economy and communities. The Legislature should prioritize sound water management. I strongly support property owners’ rights.”
Elections / voting
Examiner questionnaire (Ballot Measures): “Nebraska’s Unicameral is unique, and ballot measures serve as a kind of “second house,” giving voters a direct voice in shaping state policy. I believe the will of the voters should be respected and upheld. At the same time, many ballot measures do not include the level of detail needed for effective implementation.”
Labor / right-to-work
No position found in sources checked
Crime / public safety
No position found in sources checked
Housing
No position found in sources checked
Coverage: 78 of 92 2026 general-election candidates have at least one sourced position; 6 have hand-researched campaign-site/interview items. Built 2026-10-27.