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2023 Voter's Guide: Lincoln City Council

From the 2023 Lincoln City Election Voter's Guide series

• Mar 18, 2023
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This year's city elections will put at least three new faces on the City Council, where the four seats which represent districts are on the ballot.

District 1: James Michael Bowers

James Michael Bowers, candidate for City Council in District 1, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 34

Occupation: School social worker, mental health therapist

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District 1: Taylor Wyatt

Taylor Wyatt, candidate for City Council in District 1, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 36

Occupation: Realtor

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District 2: Tom Duden

Tom Duden, candidate for City Council in District 2, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 69

Occupation:  Licensed private investigator, adjunct professor

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Tom Duden

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District 2: Bailey Feit

Bailey Feit, candidate for City Council in District 2, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 35

Occupation: CASNR/LPS Early College and Career STEM Pathways Coordinator

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Bailey Feit, District 2 Lincoln City Council candidate

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District 3: Justin P. Carlson

Justin Carlson, candidate for City Council in District 3, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 48 on April 25

Occupation: Director of Development, University of Nebraska Foundation

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Justin Carlson, 2023 District 3 City Council candidate

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District 3: Elina Newman

Elina Newman, candidate for City Council in District 3, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 39

Occupation: Educator, pharmacy technician, small business owner

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Elina Newman, 2025 at-large Lincoln City Council candidate

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District 4: Wayne Reinwald

Wayne Reinwald, candidate for City Council in District 4, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 64

Occupation: Retired

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Wayne Reinwald, District 4 Lincoln City Council candidate

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District 4: Brodey B. Weber

Brodey Weber, candidate for City Council in District 4, meets with the Journal Star editorial board

Age: 25

Occupation: Vice president of Client Relations at MidAmerica Casing Supply and law student

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