Brian Hardin
Brian Hardin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Stinner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1965 Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lili Hardin |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Chadron State College Denver Seminary (MDiv) |
| Occupation | Farmer, rancher, pastor, insurance broker, business consultant, CEO |
| Profession | Insurance |
| Website | [1] |
Brian Hardin (born December 21, 1965) is a member of the Nebraska Legislature for District 48 from Gering, Nebraska. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature on November 8, 2022.[1] Hardin will appear on the May 2026 Primary Ballot as the incumbent for District 48.[2]
Personal life
Hardin was born on December 21, 1965, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He graduated from Gering High School in 1984. He earned a B.A. from Chadron State College. He also attended Denver Seminary and received a Master of Divinity in 1992.[3]
As of 2026, he is the CEO of ARG Advisors Ltd. [4] In the past, Hardin has worked as a farmer, a pastor, an insurance broker and a business consultant.[3]
Hardin is married with two children. He is a member of the Calvary Memorial Church in Scotts Bluff County and the Republican Party (United States).[3]
Nebraska Legislature
Hardin was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in the 48th district as a de facto republican against farmer Don L. Lease II, receiving 52% of the vote to Lease's 47%. Hardin was sworn in on January 4, 2023.[5][6][7]
As of 2026, Hardin serves as a member of the Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Health and Human Services, and Nebraska Retirement Systems Committees. He also serves as a member on the Legislative Oversight Committee. [3][8][9]
District 48 of Nebraska's Legislative District includes counties Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, and Kimball County. [10]
Abortion
Hardin is pro-life and "respects life from conception".[11]
First Amendment
He supports the first amendment and wants to "Grow the freedom of religion and shrink the freedom from religion".[11]
Gun rights
He supports the second amendment.[11]
Worker's rights
Hardin has pro-business political positions. He believes in shrinking work regulations.[11]
Education
In regards to K-12 education, Hardin believes in shrinking government influence and teacher's unions influence in education. He also wants to establish "moral training based on principles established by God" for teachers. In addition, he wants to "shrink indoctrination of Critical Race Theory – overt or veiled, as well as gender-bending studies which divide instead of unite."[11][12][13]
Electoral history
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Brian Hardin | 2,638 | 45.17 | |
| Republican | Don L. Lease II | 1,366 | 23.39 | |
| Republican | Scott Shaver | 1,314 | 22.50 | |
| Republican | Jeremiah Jake Teeple | 291 | 4.98 | |
| Republican | Talon Cordle | 231 | 3.96 | |
| Total votes | 5,840 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Brian Hardin | 5,526 | 52.15 | |
| Republican | Don L. Lease II | 5,071 | 47.85 | |
| Total votes | 10,597 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Unofficial Results of Senators Elect" (PDF), Nebraska Legislature
- ^ Ourada, Jackie (March 5, 2026). "Western Nebraska couple, former K-12 educator challenging District 48 incumbent". Nebraska Public Media. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Nebraska Legislature". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Brian Hardin", LinkedIn[self-published]
- ^ Star-Herald, CHRISTOPHER BORRO (November 27, 2021). "Hardin to announce a run for District 48 Senator". Star-Herald. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Star-Herald, CHRISTOPHER BORRO (January 31, 2022). "Don Lease II launches state senate campaign". Star-Herald. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Nebraska State Senate District 48". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Nebraska Legislature Committees". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Select and Special Committees". Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ "Legislative District 49" (PDF). Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Home". Hardin 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Whitney, Alex (July 6, 2021). "Will critical race theory be taught in Nebraska classrooms?". KHGI. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Nebraska is newest battleground in religious right's crusade to infiltrate public education". Daily Kos. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: Primary Election, May 10, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 31
- ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: General Election, November 8, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 21