| State legislature | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| District | 48th |
| Term start | January 4, 2023 |
| Predecessor | John Stinner |
| Birth date | December 21, 1965 (age 60) |
| Birth place | Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lili Hardin |
| Alma mater | Chadron State College Denver Seminary (MDiv) |
| Occupation | Farmer, rancher, pastor, insurance broker, business consultant, CEO |
| Profession | Insurance |
| Website | [1] |
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Brian Hardin (born December 21, 1965) is a member of the Nebraska Legislature for District 48 from Gering, Nebraska. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature on November 8, 2022.[1] Hardin will appear on the May 2026 Primary Ballot as the incumbent for District 48.[2]
Personal life
Hardin was born on December 21, 1965, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He graduated from Gering High School in 1984. He earned a B.A. from Chadron State College. He also attended Denver Seminary and received a Master of Divinity in 1992.[3]
As of 2026, he is the CEO of ARG Advisors Ltd.[4] In the past, Hardin has worked as a farmer, a pastor, an insurance broker and a business consultant.[3]
Hardin is married with two children. He is a member of the Calvary Memorial Church in Scotts Bluff County and the Republican Party (United States).[3]
Nebraska Legislature
Hardin was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in the 48th district as a de facto republican against farmer Don L. Lease II, receiving 52% of the vote to Lease's 47%. Hardin was sworn in on January 4, 2023.[5][6][7]
As of 2026, Hardin serves as a member of the Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Health and Human Services, and Nebraska Retirement Systems Committees. He also serves as a member on the Legislative Oversight Committee.[3][8][9]
District 48 of Nebraska's Legislative District includes counties Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, and Kimball County.[10]
Abortion
Hardin is pro-life and "respects life from conception".[11]
First Amendment
He supports the first amendment and wants to "Grow the freedom of religion and shrink the freedom from religion".[11]
Gun rights
He supports the second amendment.[11]
Worker's rights
Hardin has pro-business political positions. He believes in shrinking work regulations.[11]
Education
In regards to K-12 education, Hardin believes in shrinking government influence and teacher's unions influence in education. He also wants to establish "moral training based on principles established by God" for teachers. In addition, he wants to "shrink indoctrination of Critical Race Theory – overt or veiled, as well as gender-bending studies which divide instead of unite."[11][12][13]
References
- ^ "Unofficial Results of Senators Elect", Nebraska Legislature
- ^ Ourada, Jackie (March 5, 2026). "Western Nebraska couple, former K-12 educator challenging District 48 incumbent". Nebraska Public Media. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "Nebraska Legislature". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Brian Hardin", LinkedIn[self-published]
- ^ Star-Herald, CHRISTOPHER BORRO (2021-11-27). "Hardin to announce a run for District 48 Senator". Star-Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Star-Herald, CHRISTOPHER BORRO (2022-01-31). "Don Lease II launches state senate campaign". Star-Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Nebraska State Senate District 48". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Nebraska Legislature Committees". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "Select and Special Committees". Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "Legislative District 49". Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "Home". Hardin 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Whitney, Alex (2021-07-06). "Will critical race theory be taught in Nebraska classrooms?". KHGI. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Nebraska is newest battleground in religious right's crusade to infiltrate public education". Daily Kos. Retrieved 2024-08-16.