Q&A with Dean Helmick Apr 5, 2026 Apr 5, 2026 Updated 20 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Journal Star posed questions to legislative candidates before the May primary. Here are those responses.kAmkDEC@?8mp86ik^DEC@?8m ebk^AmkAmkDEC@?8mw@>6E@H?ik^DEC@?8m !=2EED>@FE9k^Am Dean Helmick, 2026 candidate for District 2 legislative seat. 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Air Force veteran Dean Helmick makes service central to District 2 campaign After 42 years in the Air Force, Dean Helmick says he wants to continue serving — this time as Nebraska’s District 2 senator.
