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Julie Slama to seek position of Neb State Treasurer

By John Nixon

11/03/2025

(KLZA)-- Monday was the first day a person could file for a Nebraska statewide office for the 2026 elections. May 12, 2026 is the date for Nebraska- Primary Election with November 3, 2026 being the day for the General Election.

Conservative Republican Julie Slama officially launched her campaign for State Treasurer on Monday.

Slama, previously represented District 1 in the State Legislature. She is a graduate of Auburn High School and earned her degree from Yale University and obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraksa College of Law. She currently works as an estate planning attorney in her families small business in Dunbar where she lives with her husband and two children.

Appointed in 2018 as the youngest female senator in state history, Slama won a full term in 2020.

In the Legislature, Slama led the charge to secure our elections with Voter ID, fought for Constitutional Carry, and helped deliver $948 million in annual tax relief - the largest tax cut in Nebraska history. Senator Slama served as the Chair of the Legislature- Banking, Commerce, & Insurance Committee.

In a related note, State Treasurer Tom Briese is stepping down. Governor Jim Pillen made the announcement during a news conference Monday afternoon.

Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg will replace Briese. Briese said it is time for hime to spend more time at home, and he has no immediate plans to re-enter public service anytime soon.

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