National Federation of Independent Businesses Endorses Ethan Clark for Legislature

ORD, Neb. – Ethan Clark, a Republican candidate for the Nebraska Legislature in District 41 and sixth-generation Nebraskan, has earned the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Businesses Nebraska Political Action Committee (NFIB NE PAC).

“I’m extremely proud to have earned this endorsement and the support of small businesses across the 41st District. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our rural communities. As a State Senator, I know I will work to represent them and ensure their best interests will be addressed at the Legislature,” said Clark.

NFIB is an independent organization representing small businesses and advocating for America’s small and independent business owners in Nebraska and nationwide. Since its founding in 1943, it is the only organization dedicated exclusively to representing small and independently owned businesses.

In their announcement press release, NFIB State Director Ryan McIntosh, spoke on the importance of supporting quality candidates who will stand up for small businesses.

“This election is a critical one if we want legislators to continue tackling the property tax issue and factors like inflation, workforce shortages, and government mandates that hinder local job creators and discourage investment in communities throughout the state. Nevertheless, we are proud to endorse these lawmakers and candidates who have proven their commitment to addressing all the obstacles faced by Nebraska’s small-business owners, said McIntosh.

Through his efforts, Clark has knocked on thousands of voters’ doors, attended events in all eight counties of the district, and fundraised over $100,000 towards his campaign.

Clark has earned the endorsements of many other elected officials and groups, including:

• U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

• U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts

• Congressman Mike Flood (NE-CD1)

• Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers

• Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley 

• State Senator Beau Ballard

• State Senator Mike Jacobsen

• State Senator John Lowe

• State Senator Loren Lippincott

• State Senator Rita Sanders

• State Senator Julie Slama

• Sherman County Sheriff Joel Bergman

• Wheeler County Sheriff Dale King

• Public Service Commissioner Dan Watermeier

• Public Service Commissioner Eric Kamler

• Ord Mayor Jeramy Sedlacek

• Ord School Board Member Josh Zangger

• Former State Treasurer John Murante

• Former State Senator Andrew La Grone

• Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans

• Students for Life Action

Legislative District 41 includes Boone, Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Wheeler, and Valley counties and portions of Buffalo County and Hall County.

To learn more about Clark’s campaign, please visit clarkfornebraska.com or his Facebook page, facebook.com/ethanclarkforlegislature.

Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts Endorse Ethan Clark for Legislature

ORD, Neb. – Ethan Clark, a Republican candidate for the Nebraska Legislature in District 41 and sixth-generation Nebraskan has earned the endorsements of both Senator Deb Fischer and Senator Pete Ricketts.

“I’m humbled to have the support of both Senator Fischer and Senator Ricketts. They are strong conservative leaders working to bring our Nebraska values to Washington, D.C.,” said Clark.

Senator Deb Fischer was first elected to the U.S. Senate in November of 2012, becoming the first Nebraska woman elected to a full term and the first Nebraska state senator elected directly after service in the state legislature. 

“I know Ethan will be a strong conservative representative for Nebraskans at the Legislature, ” said Senator Fischer. “He worked for me in my Washington, D.C. office where he showed a strong desire to serve Nebraskans. I’m proud to support him in his run for the Nebraska Legislature.”

Senator Pete Ricketts was sworn in as Nebraska’s Junior U.S. Senator in January of 2023 after serving as Nebraska’s Governor from 2015 to 2023. As governor, he dramatically improved services to Nebraskans, and worked with the Legislature to deliver over $12.7 billion in tax relief, including over $10 billion in property tax relief, by 2027.

“Ethan has the experience and knowledge to be successful in the Legislature,” said Senator Ricketts. “He’s worked in the Legislature, he understands how the process works, and he has actually crafted legislation. I fully support Ethan and his endeavors to represent the 41st District in the Legislature.”

Through his efforts, Clark has knocked on over 5,000 voters’ doors, attended events in all eight counties of the district, and fundraised over $50,000 towards his campaign.

Clark has earned the endorsements of many other elected officials and groups across Nebraska, including:

• Congressman Mike Flood (NE-CD1)

• Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers

• Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley 

• State Senator Beau Ballard

• State Senator Mike Jacobsen

• State Senator John Lowe

• State Senator Loren Lippincott

• State Senator Rita Sanders

• State Senator Julie Slama

• Public Service Commissioner Dan Watermeier

• Ord Mayor Jeramy Sedlacek

• Former State Treasurer John Murante

• Former State Senator Andrew La Grone

• Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans

Legislative District 41 includes Boone, Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Wheeler, and Valley counties and portions of Buffalo County and Hall County.

To learn more about Clark’s campaign, please visit clarkfornebraska.com or his Facebook page, facebook.com/ethanclarkforlegislature.

Congressman Mike Flood Endorses Ethan Clark for Legislature

ORD, Neb. – Ethan Clark, a Republican candidate for the Nebraska Legislature in District 41, has earned the endorsement of Congressman Mike Flood (NE-1).

“Congressman Flood has been a leader in our state through his time in the Legislature and in Washington and I’m humbled to have his support,” said Clark.

Congressman Mike Flood of Norfolk served in the Legislature from 2007 to 2013, where his colleagues elected him to be the youngest speaker in the Nebraska Legislature. He then served in the Legislature again from 2021 to 2022 before being elected to represent Nebraska’s First Congressional District in the U.S. Congress in 2022.

“I know Ethan will be a strong representative for District 41 who shares our conservative Nebraska values. Ethan is pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, and he has a passion for growing our state and our rural communities through economic development. That is why I am proud to endorse Ethan Clark for the Nebraska Legislature,” said Flood.

Through his efforts, Clark has knocked on over 5,000 voters’ doors, attended events in all eight counties of the district, and fundraised over $50,000 towards his campaign.

Clark has earned the endorsements of many other elected officials and groups across Nebraska, including:

• Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers

• Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley 

• State Senator Beau Ballard

• State Senator Mike Jacobsen

• State Senator John Lowe

• State Senator Loren Lippincott

• State Senator Rita Sanders

• State Senator Julie Slama

• Public Service Commissioner Dan Watermeier

• Ord Mayor Jeramy Sedlacek

• Former State Treasurer John Murante

• Former State Senator Andrew La Grone

• Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans

Legislative District 41 includes Boone, Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Wheeler, and Valley counties and portions of Buffalo County and Hall County.

To learn more about Clark’s campaign, please visit clarkfornebraska.com or his Facebook page, facebook.com/ethanclarkforlegislature.