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2026 Nebraska State Treasurer — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Nebraska Secretary of State — current 2026 General Election candidate workbook
Office: State Treasurer
Candidate row: Joey Spellerberg
Party or ballot method: Republican
City of residence: Fremont
Target-office incumbent: Yes
Phone: (402) 919-1805
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: 1317 Q St. Ste. 110 PMB 135
Mailing address: Lincoln NE 68508
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1317 Q St. Ste. 110 PMB 135 · Lincoln NE 68508
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Phone: (402) 919-1805
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: 1317 Q St. Ste. 110 PMB 135
Mailing address: Lincoln NE 68508
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Director Aguirre was recently elected president of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), an affiliate of the non-partisan National Association of State Treasurers. An 18-year veteran of Nebraska’s Unclaimed Property Division, she was elected by her peers from across the U.S. to lead the organization’s collaborative efforts to reunite assets with their rightful owners.
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Director Aguirre was recently elected president of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), an affiliate of the non-partisan National Association of State Treasurers. An 18-year veteran of Nebraska’s Unclaimed Property Division, she was elected by her peers from across the U.S. to lead the organization’s collaborative efforts to reunite assets with their rightful owners.
Paolini has extensive experience in Nebraska state government, having previously served at the Departments of Labor, Banking and Finance, and Health and Human Services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a graduate degree in organizational performance from Bellevue University.
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Paolini has extensive experience in Nebraska state government, having previously served at the Departments of Labor, Banking and Finance, and Health and Human Services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a graduate degree in organizational performance from Bellevue University.
On Nov. 6, 2025, Joey Spellerberg was sworn in as Nebraska’s 47th State Treasurer. Appointed by Gov. Jim Pillen to serve as the state’s chief financial officer, Joey has dedicated his life to living out his conservative Nebraska values and giving back to his home state, which has given so much to him and his family.
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On Nov. 6, 2025, Joey Spellerberg was sworn in as Nebraska’s 47th State Treasurer. Appointed by Gov. Jim Pillen to serve as the state’s chief financial officer, Joey has dedicated his life to living out his conservative Nebraska values and giving back to his home state, which has given so much to him and his family.
A Fremont native, Joey attended Archbishop Bergan High School, where he was named Area Athlete of the Year. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), graduating as the top sales and marketing student in the business school.
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A Fremont native, Joey attended Archbishop Bergan High School, where he was named Area Athlete of the Year. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), graduating as the top sales and marketing student in the business school.
Joey served as mayor of Fremont from 2020 to 2025. Having never run for elected office before, Joey campaigned on growing and uniting Fremont. His decisive victory in 2020 at the age of 30 made him one of the youngest mayors in Nebraska history to lead a city the size of Fremont.
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Joey served as mayor of Fremont from 2020 to 2025. Having never run for elected office before, Joey campaigned on growing and uniting Fremont. His decisive victory in 2020 at the age of 30 made him one of the youngest mayors in Nebraska history to lead a city the size of Fremont.
As mayor, Joey focused on growth, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. He led efforts to reduce the city’s property tax levy, ensuring Fremont had one of the lowest municipal levy rates in Nebraska while overseeing record growth in housing, business, and downtown development. He also helped establish the Fremont Inland Port Authority, a key economic development project to attract new investment and jobs to eastern Nebraska.
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As mayor, Joey focused on growth, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. He led efforts to reduce the city’s property tax levy, ensuring Fremont had one of the lowest municipal levy rates in Nebraska while overseeing record growth in housing, business, and downtown development. He also helped establish the Fremont Inland Port Authority, a key economic development project to attract new investment and jobs to eastern Nebraska.
Prior to serving as Nebraska’s 47th State Treasurer, Spellerberg served as the Mayor of Fremont from 2020-2025. After running and winning an aggressive grassroots campaign, Spellerberg became one of the youngest mayors in Nebraska history to lead a city of Fremont’s size.
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Prior to serving as Nebraska’s 47th State Treasurer, Spellerberg served as the Mayor of Fremont from 2020-2025. After running and winning an aggressive grassroots campaign, Spellerberg became one of the youngest mayors in Nebraska history to lead a city of Fremont’s size.
As Mayor, Joey focused on growing Fremont, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. One of his biggest accomplishments as Mayor came after he led efforts to reduce the city’s property tax levy by over 25%, which moved Fremont to one of the lowest levy rates in Nebraska. Fremont also saw record growth in housing, businesses, and downtown development during his time as Mayor.
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As Mayor, Joey focused on growing Fremont, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. One of his biggest accomplishments as Mayor came after he led efforts to reduce the city’s property tax levy by over 25%, which moved Fremont to one of the lowest levy rates in Nebraska. Fremont also saw record growth in housing, businesses, and downtown development during his time as Mayor.
Joey Spellerberg was born and raised in Fremont, Nebraska. He completed his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, graduating as the top sales and marketing student in the business school. Spellerberg returned to Fremont after graduation to run the family business, Moostash Joe Tours, growing it into one of the region's premier tour operators.
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Joey Spellerberg was born and raised in Fremont, Nebraska. He completed his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, graduating as the top sales and marketing student in the business school. Spellerberg returned to Fremont after graduation to run the family business, Moostash Joe Tours, growing it into one of the region's premier tour operators.
Joey is a Rotarian, a graduate of Leadership Fremont, and a past board member of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce. He also served as the chairman of the annual Fremont Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast – one of the largest attended and impactful community events.
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Joey is a Rotarian, a graduate of Leadership Fremont, and a past board member of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce. He also served as the chairman of the annual Fremont Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast – one of the largest attended and impactful community events.
AS MAYOR OF FREMONT, JOEY:
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AS MAYOR OF FREMONT, JOEY:
Served as Chairman of the League Association of Risk Management, providing leadership and oversight for risk management services supporting municipalities across Nebraska.
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Served as Chairman of the League Association of Risk Management, providing leadership and oversight for risk management services supporting municipalities across Nebraska.
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“We want more Nebraskans to know about our state-sponsored Enable Savings Plan, especially those who can benefit from its use,” Spellerberg said. “The disability community faces unique financial challenges, which is why my office is working to spread the word about this program and its expanded eligibility.”
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“We want more Nebraskans to know about our state-sponsored Enable Savings Plan, especially those who can benefit from its use,” Spellerberg said. “The disability community faces unique financial challenges, which is why my office is working to spread the word about this program and its expanded eligibility.”
From our largest cities to our small, rural towns, housing affordability is a top concern for community leaders. It was a key issue during my time as mayor of Fremont. Now as the state’s chief financial officer, I believe we must address this challenge to keep Nebraska competitive.
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From our largest cities to our small, rural towns, housing affordability is a top concern for community leaders. It was a key issue during my time as mayor of Fremont. Now as the state’s chief financial officer, I believe we must address this challenge to keep Nebraska competitive.
INVEST NEBRASKAN’S TAX DOLLARS RESPONSIBLY.
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INVEST NEBRASKAN’S TAX DOLLARS RESPONSIBLY.
LB 748 also authorizes additional uses of NEST 529 accounts for K-12 education. Starting Jan. 1, 2029, families will be able to use NEST 529 accounts for a wider range of K-12 expenses beyond tuition, including curriculum materials, tutoring, and online learning. In addition, the bill increases the annual withdrawal limit for qualified K-12 expenses from $10,000 per student to the federal limit, which is currently $20,000 per student.
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LB 748 also authorizes additional uses of NEST 529 accounts for K-12 education. Starting Jan. 1, 2029, families will be able to use NEST 529 accounts for a wider range of K-12 expenses beyond tuition, including curriculum materials, tutoring, and online learning. In addition, the bill increases the annual withdrawal limit for qualified K-12 expenses from $10,000 per student to the federal limit, which is currently $20,000 per student.
Lead the State Treasurer's office according to fiscally conservative principles.
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Identify and fight waste in state government.
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Invest Nebraska taxpayer dollars responsibly.
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Increase transparency in Nebraska state spending.
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Improve financial literacy across Nebraska.
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Strengthen Nebraska's long-term financial stability.
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Create tax-advantaged first-time homebuyer savings accounts at Nebraska banks and credit unions.
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Supported expanding NEST 529 accounts to cover recognized workforce credentials and a wider range of K-12 expenses.
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Oversaw Nebraska's Enable disability-savings program as broader law expanded eligibility and asset protections and the program added an investment option.
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Continue helping Nebraskans locate and reclaim unclaimed property.
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