John Fredrickson

John Fredrickson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Fredrickson is running for re-election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 20. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the primary on May 12, 2026.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a father, husband, mental health provider and educator running to represent District 20 in the Nebraska Legislature. After growing up in Omaha, I moved to New York for school, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from NYU and a Master's degree from Columbia University. I have been working as a therapist for the past decade. I started my career at Callen-Lorde, a Federally Qualified Health Center that serves the LGBTQ community. I later served at NYU's Student Health Center as a senior clinician. Most recently, I opened a private practice, where I currently work with people from all backgrounds and regions of Nebraska. In addition to my clinical work, I have consulted with local businesses to bolster employee well-being and teach advanced graduate degree courses at Columbia University.

After my husband and I adopted our son, we decided to move back home to Nebraska. My decision to run for office was born out of my work as a therapist, becoming a parent, and having a strong desire to have a positive impact on the future of Nebraska. Divisive rhetoric over the past few years has inspired me to work in Nebraska to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive state. I believe we need to have strong public education, accessible mental health services, quality healthcare, and policies that are attractive to young families to ensure we have a sustainable future. My experience and expertise will add value to the legislature and make a positive impact in our community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Strong Public Education: A strong public school system is the backbone of a healthy, thriving society. We need to ensure that our teachers and schools have the resources they need so that our children can graduate with the skills they need to be successful in today's world. As the parent of a 3 year old, I currently have skin in the game to ensure our schools are strong and our teachers are supported for years to come.Expanded Mental Health Resources: We currently have no subject matter expert in mental health in the Unicameral, and it shows. We need this expertise and perspective to ensure we are adequately meeting the needs of all Nebraskans. We need to look at ways we can increase and improve access to mental health resources statewide so that we are all able to thrive. I am the only candidate in this race who has this expertise, and I believe the state will benefit from having this perspective at the table in Lincoln.Opportunity & Workforce Retention: If we are serious about Nebraska's future, we need to ensure that we have infrastructure & policies in place that are supportive of working families, that our state is welcoming & inclusive, and that we have a strategic plan for the years to come that is supportive of the well-being of all Nebraskans. Every year we lose young folks to the brain drain, taking their talent elsewhere. We need people in Lincoln who have an intimate understanding of what is driving young people away, and what will keep them here. This is an issue we need to tackle head-on, both for the vibrancy of our communities, and also for our economic sustainability.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about policies that support strong communities. As a mental health provider, I know well that we are neurobiologically wired to connect, and when we lose connection, we all suffer. I'm interested in public policy that lifts people up, ensures our safety, and supports the well-being of all members of our community. We need policy makers who understand that we are all interconnected, and that Nebraska is at its best when we all have an opportunity to thrive. In addition to policies that improve our well-being, I am passionate about how policy is made. I am data-driven and as a Social Worker trained in evidence-based therapy models, I will apply evidence-based thinking to the policy making process. Too much of today's politics is driven by ideological opinion-first, data-last rhetoric that does not serve the public. I am committed to listening to all constituents/stakeholders and applying the best evidence/data to improve the policy making process.