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Candidate for U.S. Senate

Mike Marvin

Legal Marijuana NOW

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 Safety
    Supports legalizing marijuana nationwide for medical and recreational use.[3],[2]
  • Health Care
    Supports expanding Medicare and Medicaid to eventually cover every American.[3]
  • Social Security & Medicare
    Supports eliminating the income cap on Social Security taxes.[3]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Supports overturning Citizens United, publicly funded elections, a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, and barring former members from becoming lobbyists.[3]
  • Foreign Policy
    Opposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars.[3]
  • Privacy & Civil Liberties
    Supports 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

“I know I cannot put in the effort this race requires.”

Statement suspending his campaign, August 21, 2026[1],[2]

Sources

  1. Meet Mike Marvin (campaign statement), Marvin campaign
  2. Legal Marijuana NOW candidate drops out of Nebraska Senate race, Nebraska Public Media, August 21, 2026
  3. Platform, Marvin campaign
  4. Voter Guide: 2026 General Election, U.S. Senate (candidate questionnaire), Nebraska Examiner
  5. 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.

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