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Robert Johnston Running for District 40 Senate Nomination

Robert Johnston Running for District 40 Senate Nomination

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Four candidates running for the Nebraska District 40 Senate nomination will be narrowed down in next Tuesday’s primary to two finalists moving to the November ballot.

Robert Johnston of Clearwater says he would describe himself as a fiscal conservative…

Johnston says the biggest issue he sees is the differences in school funding across the state….

The State of Nebraska has over one billion dollars in its budget reserve. Johnston says that should be saved or returned….

Other candidates in the race include Keith Kube of Crofton, Mark Patefield of Laurel and Barry DeKay of Niobrara.

You can hear the complete interviews with all four candidates on the Weekend File this Sunday at 7AM on 570 WNAX and 11PM on 1041 The Wolf.

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