Republican: Angie Eberspacher Apr 5, 2026 Apr 5, 2026 Updated Apr 20, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Age: 59 on May 7kAmkDEC@?8mw@>6E@H?ik^DEC@?8m q62G6C rC@DD:?8k^Am Angie Eberspacher, 2026 candidate for Nebraska State Board of Education, District 5. 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