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Taylor Royal
Candidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Nebraska Unicameral Legislature District 18
Biography
Taylor Royal is a nonpartisan candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election, for an open seat, facing Jess Goldoni.[1][2] Royal is a certified public accountant with a master's degree in accounting from Southern Methodist University.[1]
Taylor Royal ran in the 2017 primary for mayor of Omaha and finished third with 10.78 percent of the vote, behind Jean Stothert and Heath Mello.[1] His campaign website that year listed modernizing city services, including a plan for outsourcing, and revitalizing North Omaha among its themes.[1] In 2018, Royal lost the Republican primary for Nebraska Treasurer to John Murante, 43.6 percent to 56.4 percent.[1] In the May 12, 2026 primary for District 18, Royal advanced with 32.6 percent of the vote, second behind Goldoni.[1]
- 1.Taylor Royal - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Nebraska State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
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Nebraska Unicameral Legislature District 18
Taylor Royal is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Nebraska Unicameral Legislature District 18. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.