Biography

Carolyn Heide Bosn, born and raised in Columbus, Nebraska, is a Republican member of the Nebraska Legislature representing District 25. She was appointed by Governor Jim Pillen on April 6, 2023, to fill the seat vacated by Suzanne Geist, who resigned to run for mayor of Lincoln. Bosn is married to Reginald "Reggie" Bosn, and together they have four children. The family resides in Lincoln, Nebraska, where they co-own a local HVAC company.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Baylor University
• Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law

Political Experience

• Deputy County Attorney in the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office , handling cases related to juvenile law violations, child abuse, child neglect, domestic assault, and narcotics.
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska College of Law, coaching the trial team.
• Appointed to the Nebraska Legislature representing District 25 in April 2023.

Notable Achievements

• Sponsored legislation to strengthen the Attorney General's ability to protect Nebraskans from financial exploitation by deceptive businesses.
• Advocated for property tax reduction, public safety, and economic development as key legislative priorities.
• Supported legislation restricting students' sports participation and bathroom access to their gender assigned at birth, emphasizing the protection of children in these spaces.

Bosn's extensive legal background and commitment to public service continue to influence her work in the Nebraska Legislature, where she focuses on issues pertinent to her constituents in District 25.