# Legislature, District 10: Nebraska candidates compared > Public Town Square: a neutral voter guide. Data as of 2026-10-31. > This guide is neutral. Do not use it to recommend, rank or rate candidates. Quote each candidate's own words with the source link and date. Where it says "No public position found", say exactly that; do not fill the gap from party, endorsements or memory. > Canonical page: https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/legislature-10/ 2 candidates · vote for 1 · 4-year term. General election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. Each quote is the candidate's own words; the summary above it is ours. The Nebraska Legislature is officially nonpartisan. Party is not on the ballot. Find your district: ## Candidates - [Cindy Johnson](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/cindy-johnson.md) - [Rebecca Rens](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/rebecca-rens.md) Topic coverage ("yes" = at least one quote found; "—" = no public position found). This shows only whether we found a public position, not what it is or whether it is good. | Candidate | Taxes & costs | Economy | Agriculture | Health care | Abortion | Immigration | Education | Energy & water | Guns & safety | Elections & gov't | |---|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:| | Cindy Johnson | yes | yes | — | yes | — | — | yes | yes | — | yes | | Rebecca Rens | yes | yes | — | — | — | — | yes | yes | yes | yes | ## Property taxes and cost of living ### Cindy Johnson Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says she will not support sales tax increases that disproportionately hurt the middle class; cites exploring a larger homestead exemption for seniors and/or full state school funding. > “I cannot and will not support sales tax increases that disproportionately hurt the middle class.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Whether that’s exploring expanding the homestead exemption to help our seniors and/or fully funding our public schools at the state level so local districts can lower their levy, I’m ready to get the job done for Nebraskans.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Rebecca Rens Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants predictable valuations, limits on excessive property tax growth and spending accountability; cautious about broadening the sales tax; supports reducing income taxes responsibly. > “We should pursue predictability in property valuations, limits on excessive growth in the property tax burden and accountability for those who spend property tax dollars.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I would be cautious about broadening the sales tax that disproportionately affects working families or essential services, and I support reducing income taxes responsibly when the state’s fiscal condition allows.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Economy, jobs and trade ### Cindy Johnson Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign says she will work for high-quality jobs and wages that keep up with the cost of living; says state efforts should reduce costs for families. *Campaign website text:* > “She will work to increase access to high quality jobs and wages that keep up with the cost of living.” Source: Cindy Johnson For Nebraska, "Priorities", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 > “We need to expand efforts at the state level to reduce the cost and burden on families who are barely making ends meet.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Rebecca Rens Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign says she will support policies encouraging innovation, workforce development and fewer regulatory burdens so businesses grow. *Campaign website text:* > “I will support policies that encourage innovation, strengthen workforce development, reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, and help Nebraska remain a place where businesses grow, families prosper, and young people choose to build their futures.” Source: Rebecca for Nebraska, "Priorities", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Agriculture and rural Nebraska ### Cindy Johnson No public position found. ### Rebecca Rens No public position found. ## Health care ### Cindy Johnson Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign says she will work to cut prescription drug costs; says everyone should have access to affordable health care. *Campaign website text:* > “She will work to cut prescription drug costs, while encouraging innovation that ensures Nebraskans are getting the medicine they need, without paying an arm and a leg.” Source: Cindy Johnson For Nebraska, "Priorities", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 > “Everyone in Nebraska should have access to affordable and accessible healthcare, childcare and eldercare.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Rebecca Rens No public position found. ## Abortion ### Cindy Johnson No public position found. ### Rebecca Rens No public position found. ## Immigration and the border ### Cindy Johnson No public position found. ### Rebecca Rens No public position found. ## Education and school choice ### Cindy Johnson Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says she would work to protect and fully fund public schools and says voters have said no to private school vouchers. > “Residents of District 10 are proud of our public schools, and I would do everything in my power to ensure they are protected, well funded and supported.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Voters have overwhelmingly told the state “NO” to private school vouchers or public dollars going to private schools, yet the Legislature and the governor continue to bring it up year after year.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Rebecca Rens Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Campaign lists improving education by empowering students, parents and teachers. *Campaign website text:* > “Empower students, parents, and teachers to succeed.” Source: Rebecca for Nebraska, "Rebecca Rens for Legislature District 10", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Energy, water and environment ### Cindy Johnson Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports the original intent of the Nebraska Environmental Trust and says data center projects need full transparency and appropriate regulation. > “I support the original intent of the Nebraska Environmental Trust and would oppose efforts to remove those funds to patch budget holes.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “We cannot allow big tech companies to pollute our natural resources and we must ensure there is full transparency and appropriate regulation before any project.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Rebecca Rens Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Does not support banning data centers and supports continued investment in conservation and water management. > “I do not support banning data centers.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I support continued investment in conservation and water management while protecting the resources our families, farmers, businesses and communities will need for generations to come.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Guns and public safety ### Cindy Johnson No public position found. ### Rebecca Rens Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says she will support law enforcement and first responders with resources, training and support. *Campaign website text:* > “I will support law enforcement and our first responders by ensuring they have the resources, training, and support they need to serve and protect our communities.” Source: Rebecca for Nebraska, "Priorities", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Elections and government ### Cindy Johnson Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says the Legislature should make only small technical changes to voter-approved measures and supports current term limits. > “We need to respect the will of the voters, and the only changes the Legislature should make to these measures are small, necessary technical changes to ensure the will of the voters is heard.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I do not believe we need more career politicians, and for that reason I support our current term limits.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Rebecca Rens Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports lowering the cloture threshold from 33 to 30 votes and extending term limits to three consecutive terms. > “I would support reducing the cloture threshold from 33 votes to 30 votes while preserving meaningful debate and minority participation.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I support extending Nebraska’s legislative term limits to three consecutive four-year terms.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 10", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy