Biography

Tom Brandt, born on December 1, 1959, in Beatrice, Nebraska, is a dedicated public servant and experienced farmer. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, representing District 32. Brandt is a member of the Republican Party and has been actively involved in various community organizations, including serving as president of the Southeast Nebraska Corn Growers Association and the Plymouth Improvement Association. He has also held leadership roles within the Jefferson County Republicans and the Farmers Cooperative of Dorchester.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Tri County High School in 1978; earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Mechanized Agriculture from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1982.

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2018; re-elected in 2022.
  • Serves on the Agriculture, General Affairs, Judiciary, and Building Maintenance committees.
  • Advocates for property tax relief and fairness in school funding, emphasizing the need for increased state aid to reduce the burden on local property taxes.
  • Supports expanding rural broadband access using public power facilities to enhance connectivity in underserved areas.

Brandt's commitment to his constituents is evident through his active participation in legislative processes and his focus on issues critical to rural communities.