Nebraska Family Alliance 2026 Voter Guide

Nebraska Legislature District 40

Senator Barry DeKay (Republican) Incumbent

1 EXPAND ABORTION
Do you support creating a right to abortion in the Nebraska Constitution, eliminating pro-life laws and allowing taxpayer funding of abortion?

Barry DeKay:

No

2 PROTECT GIRLS’ SPORTS & SPACES
Do you support legislation prohibiting men from playing in girls’ sports and using women’s restrooms and locker rooms?

Barry DeKay:

Yes

3 PARENTAL RIGHTS
Do you support the right of parents to control what their child is taught in the classroom, including on topics like sexual orientation and gender identity?

Barry DeKay:

Yes

4 SCHOOL CHOICE
Do you support school choice legislation that would enable parents to choose the school that best suits their child’s needs?

Barry DeKay:

Yes

5 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Do you support protecting sincerely held religious beliefs and practices about marriage, family, and sexuality from government discrimination?

Barry DeKay:

Yes

6 MARIJUANA
Do you support legalizing marijuana for recreational use?

Barry DeKay:

No

7 GAMBLING
Do you support expanding gambling to include online sports betting from anywhere in the state?

Barry DeKay:

Yes

Digital gaming revenue can come in to the state with allowing this.