Mike Hilgers

Mike Hilgers

Republican Party

Attorney General of Nebraska

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Doug Peterson

Prior offices

Nebraska State Senate District 21

Successor: Beau Ballard

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Compensation

Base salary

$95,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Baylor University, 2001

Law

University of Chicago, 2004

Personal

Birthplace

Omaha, Neb.

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Official website

Official Facebook

Official Twitter

Official YouTube

Campaign website

Campaign Twitter

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Mike Hilgers (Republican Party) is the Attorney General of Nebraska. He assumed office on January 5, 2023. His current term ends on January 7, 2027.

Hilgers (Republican Party) ran for election for Attorney General of Nebraska. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Mike Hilgers was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Hilgers graduated from Creighton Preparatory School in 1997. He earned a B.S. in economics from Baylor University in 2001 and a J.D. from the University of Chicago in 2004. Hilgers' career experience includes founding Hilgers Graben PLLC, co-founding Gober Hilgers PLLC, and working as an attorney with Fish & Richardson P.C.

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Hilgers was assigned to the following committees:

• Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
• Transportation and Telecommunications Committee

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Nebraska committee assignments, 2017
• Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
• Transportation and Telecommunications

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

See also: Nebraska Attorney General election, 2022

General election

General election for Attorney General of Nebraska

Mike Hilgers defeated Larry Bolinger in the general election for Attorney General of Nebraska on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Hilgers (R)	69.7	434,671
		Larry Bolinger (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	30.3	188,649

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 623,320
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Attorney General of Nebraska

Mike Hilgers defeated Jennifer Hicks in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Hilgers	67.2	151,709
		Jennifer Hicks	32.8	73,906

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 225,615
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election

Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Attorney General of Nebraska

Larry Bolinger advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Attorney General of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Bolinger	100.0	912

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 912
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2020

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Nebraska State Senate District 21

Incumbent Mike Hilgers defeated Brodey Weber in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 21 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Hilgers (Nonpartisan)	55.0	10,157
		Brodey Weber (Nonpartisan)	45.0	8,325

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,482
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 21

Incumbent Mike Hilgers and Brodey Weber defeated Joseph Couch in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 21 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Hilgers (Nonpartisan)	59.1	5,150
✔		Brodey Weber (Nonpartisan)	27.3	2,379
		Joseph Couch (Nonpartisan)	13.6	1,184

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,713
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2016

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Nebraska State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016, for incumbents. Challengers were required to file by March 1, 2016. Incumbent Ken Haar did not seek re-election because of term-limits.

Mike Hilgers defeated Larry Scherer in the Nebraska State Senate District 21 general election.

Nebraska State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mike Hilgers	56.67%	8,588
Larry Scherer	43.33%	6,567
Total Votes		15,155
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State

Mike Hilgers and Larry Scherer defeated Rick Vest in the Nebraska State Senate District 21 primary.

Nebraska State Senate, District 21 Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mike Hilgers	53.36%	3,053
Larry Scherer	33.84%	1,936
Rick Vest	12.79%	732
Total Votes		5,721

2014

See also: Nebraska attorney general election, 2014

Hilgers ran for election to the office of Attorney General. Hilgers lost the Republican nomination in the primary on May 13, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

Results

Primary

Nebraska Attorney General, Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Doug Peterson	35.6%	67,578
Brian Buescher	25.5%	48,316
Mike Hilgers	22.9%	43,371
Pete Pirsch	16%	30,321
Total Votes		189,586
Election results via Nebraska Secretary of State.

2012

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012

Hilgers ran for election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 21. Hilgers advanced past the May 15 primary election and was defeated by Ken Haar in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Nebraska State Senate, District 21, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Ken Haar Incumbent	50.3%	6,869
	Nonpartisan	Mike Hilgers	49.7%	6,784
Total Votes				13,653

Nebraska State Senate District 21 Nonpartisan Primary Nonpartisan Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ken Haar Incumbent	51%	2,471
Mike Hilgers	46.2%	2,238
Bryan C. Ifland	2.8%	134
Total Votes		4,843

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign website

Hilgers' campaign website stated the following:

“	Mike Hilgers will: Fight Federal Overreach Protect the Constitution Protect Our Children Stand with Law Enforcement Defend Innocent Life Keep Communities Safe	”
—Mike Hilgers' campaign website (2022)

2020

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2016

Hilgers' website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Helping Us Keep More of Our Own Money: Reduce Government Spending and Lower Taxes

• Excerpt: "Just reducing spending is not enough--we have to take those savings and give them back to taxpayers. Our neighbors and families need to keep more of their hard-earned money so that they can pay for the needs of their children, save for the future, give to charitable organizations, or spend in any way that they see fit. As your next state senator, I will work to ensure that reductions in spending go back to your pocket."

Helping Us Keep More of Our Own Money: Attack High Healthcare Costs

• Excerpt: "While the U.S. Congress works to replace ObamaCare, Nebraska legislators can do much to help encourage innovation in the marketplace for medical services. I support efforts to lower the cost of care and help increase access to needed medical services to provide real relief for Nebraska families."

Strengthening Our Community's Long-Term Foundation: Education

• Excerpt: "Nebraska’s local schools have a strong record of academic achievement--and our people have an equally strong record of support for our schools. The state has a responsibility to ensure that the school aid formula is fair, with an emphasis on accountability and transparency. "

Strengthening Our Community's Long-Term Foundation: Transportation Infrastructure

• Excerpt: "Providing for a reliable, safe transportation infrastructure is a core responsibility of state government. Nebraska, perhaps more than any state, understands the role infrastructure plays in growing the economy and creating jobs. Building and maintaining quality roads supports trade and neighborhood growth while creating jobs. State government must take its commitment to transportation infrastructure seriously."

Building A Just Society: A Culture Of Life

• Excerpt: "A just society protects innocent life and defends those without a voice. I believe that we need a culture that respects and protects innocent life, from the unborn to the mentally ill. As your next state senator I will work with others to build a just society."

Campaign finance summary

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Mike Hilgers campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Attorney General of Nebraska	Won general	$606,044	$795,985
2020	Nebraska State Senate District 21	Won general	$416,696	N/A**
2016	Nebraska State Senate, District 21	Won	$393,519	N/A**
2014	Nebraska Attorney General	Lost	$222,955	N/A**
2012	Nebraska Senate District 21	Lost	$228,621	N/A**
Grand total			$1,867,835	$795,985
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 20.

• Americans for Prosperity Nebraska

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• Holland Children's Movement

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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2021

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In 2021, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 27. Holland Children's Movement Legislators are scored on children's issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13. Holland Children's Movement Legislators are scored on children's issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31. Holland Children's Movement Legislators are scored on children's issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18. Holland Children's Movement: 2018 scorecard Legislators are scored on children's issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: 2018 Legislative Voting Record Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23. Holland Children's Movement: 2016-2017 scorecard Legislators are scored on children's issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Personal

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Hilgers has a wife, Heather.

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Preceded by Doug Peterson (R)	Attorney General of Nebraska 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Nebraska State Senate District 21 2017-2023	Succeeded by Beau Ballard (R)