
Candidate for U.S. Senate
Mike Marvin
Mike Marvin, a retired Omaha bus driver and former leader of Nebraska's largest state employees union, won the Legal Marijuana NOW primary. He suspended his campaign on Aug. 21, 2026, citing a worsening health condition, and endorsed Dan Osborn, but he missed the withdrawal deadline and remains on the ballot. His platform called for legalizing marijuana and expanding Medicare and Medicaid.
- Current or most recent role
- Retired; former executive director, Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE/AFSCME Local 61)
- Hometown
- Omaha
- Campaign website
- marvinforsenate.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Suspended his campaign on Aug. 21, 2026, citing his health, said he will not solicit votes, and urged his supporters to back Dan Osborn.[1],[2]
- His platform said marijuana should be legal nationwide for medical and recreational use.[3]
- Described himself as a working person and labor leader who would stand against what he calls the billionaire class.[3]
Background
- Executive director, Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE/AFSCME Local 61) · Until 2017[1],[4]
- Bus driver; member of Transport Workers Union Local 223, City of Omaha transit · 26 years[3],[2]
Education
- High school diploma, Dominican High School, Omaha[4]
Where they stand
- Public SafetySupports legalizing marijuana nationwide for medical and recreational use.[3],[2]
- Health CareSupports expanding Medicare and Medicaid to eventually cover every American.[3]
- Social Security & MedicareSupports eliminating the income cap on Social Security taxes.[3]
- Elections & DemocracySupports overturning Citizens United, publicly funded elections, a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, and barring former members from becoming lobbyists.[3]
- Foreign PolicyOpposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars.[3]
- Privacy & Civil LibertiesSupports repealing the PATRIOT Act to end government surveillance of citizens.[3],[2]
Voting record
Mike Marvin has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
Sources
- Meet Mike Marvin (campaign statement), Marvin campaign
- Legal Marijuana NOW candidate drops out of Nebraska Senate race, Nebraska Public Media, August 21, 2026
- Platform, Marvin campaign
- Voter Guide: 2026 General Election, U.S. Senate (candidate questionnaire), Nebraska Examiner
- Final Statewide General Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election, Nebraska Secretary of State, September 11, 2026
Photo: Marvin for Senate campaign (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Senate
- Chuck Conboy (America First)
- Dan Osborn (By Petition)
- Robin Richards (Nebraska Working People)
- Pete Ricketts (Republican)