R. Brad von Gillern
State Legislature - LD 4 Candidate

Issue Response
1) Abortion Regulation. Extend legal protection from abortion to every preborn child at the moment of conception, taking effect if and when Roe v. Wade is overturned.
2) Death Penalty. Repeal the state's use of the death penalty.
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3) Education Choice. Increase education choice for low-income parents and their children by implementing a scholarship tax credit program.
4) End-of-Life Medical Decision-Making. Legalize euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide.
5) Firearm Regulation. Allow concealed carry of a handgun without requiring a state-issued permit to be obtained.
6) Healthcare Access. Extend Medicaid health care coverage for low-income mothers who are postpartum from 60 days of coverage after giving birth to 12 months of coverage.
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7) Human Sexuality. Add the term 'sexual orientation' and 'gender identity' to the list of specially protected classes in Nebraska's anti-discrimination laws.
8) Immigration. Maintain policies that allow DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) youth and young adults to obtain state-issued driver licenses, in-state tuition, and professional licenses.
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9) Public Safety of Students. Utilize state funds to further the public safety of students in both public and non-public (i.e., parochial, private, and denominational) schools.
10) Religious Liberty. Provide protection against government discrimination for faith-based adoption and foster care providers, health care professionals and institutions, and social service providers that operate according to their sincerely held moral or religious beliefs.

Message to Catholic Voters

I am passionately pro-life and consider it my primary motivation for running for office. There is no greater challenge to our society and nation than the threat to the unborn. I have six adoption stories in my immediate family, all involving mothers who made difficult and sacrificial decisions to give life. We are incredibly blessed because of their decisions!

Age

61

Occupation

Building Contractor

Education

BS Construction Management Engineering

Family

I married my high school sweetheart Mary forty years ago this year (2021). We have four adult children, and six grandchildren (including one due in September!).

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical

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