Dawson Brunswick

Dawson Brunswick is a nonpartisan candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 22 in the November 3, 2026 general election, for an open seat, and is the only candidate on the general election ballot listed by Ballotpedia.[1][2] Brunswick works for the Columbus chamber of commerce and said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is running on a platform of kids, careers and running government like a business.[3][1]

Dawson Brunswick said in a Ballotpedia survey that he was born in McCook and now lives in Columbus, Nebraska.[3] He earned a bachelor's degree from Chadron State College in 2019, and Ballotpedia lists his career experience as president and CEO.[1] Brunswick said his work at the chamber involves helping to grow the Columbus area, and that he has two young daughters.[3]

Brunswick advanced from the May 12, 2026 primary for District 22 unopposed, with 4,938 votes.[1] In his survey, Brunswick described himself as a conservative Republican who favors limited government and fiscal responsibility, and he said he wants to find efficiencies in state government and work with local governments to lower the overall tax burden.[3] He said his endorsements include Governor Jim Pillen, Congressman Mike Flood and outgoing State Senator Mike Moser.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.