Nebraska Legislature in District 27 Candidate Jason Prokop. (Courtesy: Jason Prokop)
Inching closer to election season, another candidate for State Legislature has been announced.
Today, Jason Prokop announced his intention to seek the District 27 seat in the Nebraska Legislature, which includes West Lincoln and Lancaster County. The seat is currently held by Senator Anna Wishart who cannot run due to term-limits.
Prokop currently serves as Director of First Five Nebraska, an early childhood care and education nonprofit. Previously, he worked as a Senior Advisor for U.S. Senator Ben Nelson, Chief of Staff for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and External Affairs Manager for the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
“I’m running for the Nebraska Legislature to refocus our government on the priorities that people care about – pocketbook issues like fixing our tax system and providing real property tax relief, growing our economy so that hard working Nebraskans can get ahead, ensuring healthcare is affordable and meets the needs of families, and keeping neighborhoods safe and strong,” said Prokop.
Prokop is a native Nebraskan who grew up and graduated from Crete High School. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln where he double majored in Political Science and Communication Studies. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children and reside in South Lincoln.
Prokop is endorsed by incumbent Senator Anna Wishart. “I’m proud to endorse Jason Prokop for Legislature. I have gotten to know him through his work advocating for children and families. He is a trustworthy leader with experience and a strong work ethic that will find common ground to be effective on day one.”
Prokop has been endorsed by numerous other elected officials, former and present. Prokop candidacy has been cosigned by: Former US Senator and Governor Ben Nelson, Former US Senator and Governor Bob Kerrey State Senator Eliot Bostar, State Senator Jane Raybould, Former State Senator Kate Bolz, Former State Senator DiAnna Schimek, Former State Senator Adam Morfeld, County Commissioner Sean Flowerday, Former City Councilmember Tammy Ward, and Former Lincoln School Board Member Connie Duncan.
Prokop’s announcement officially contests the race for District 27’s legislative seat, as Human Services worker Kameron Neeman is also gunning for the position.