OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new candidate is planning to run for a seat in the Nebraska Legislature.

In a release Tuesday morning, 22-year-old Nate Ostdiek, a registered Democrat, shared his campaign as a political newcomer. His bid is for Legislative District 6, which covers central Omaha .

The seat is held by Senator Machaela Cavanaugh , who will be term-limited in the upcoming 2026 election.

Ostdiek shared in the announcement that he is an Omaha native that attended Westside High School. He is currently a masters student at the University of Nebraska - Omaha.

“The median age of a Nebraska State Senator is 62. The median age of a Nebraskan is 37. This 25 year age gap reflects poorly on the legislature’s ability to represent the people of Nebraska,” said Ostdiek in the release.

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