- See Adrian Smith's sponsored bills →Adrian SmithRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified$2.2M raised
- Becky StilleDemocratic✓ Verified$55K raised
- Mark CohenNON-PARTY✓ Verified$69K raised
- David J. ElseLegal Marijuana Now
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Adrian Smith votes yea on multiple economic bills and supports the Renewable Fuel Standard and biofuels industry to promote ethanol and reduce regulatory burdens on energy producers 228. Becky Stille supports collaboration between labor and business for fair wages and opposes tariffs that raise everyday item costs 34. Mark Cohen supports strengthening antitrust enforcement to protect farmers and small businesses and acknowledges climate change impacts on Nebraska agriculture, advocating for a transition to cleaner energy 530. David J. Else wants to keep the Affordable Care Act to protect people with preexisting conditions and supports easier work visas and a citizenship pathway for hardworking immigrants without criminal records 1219.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.
| Issue | Adrian SmithRepublican | Becky StilleDemocratic | Mark CohenNON-PARTY | David J. ElseLegal Marijuana Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Smith supports advancing sound trade policy to secure market access for American producers and advocates for bipartisan legislation to help small businesses support working families. Smith votes yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 1181, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478. | Stille supports collaboration between labor and business to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and economic resilience. Stille opposes tariffs as a way to boost domestic manufacturing, saying they only make everyday items more expensive. | Cohen supports strengthening antitrust enforcement to protect farmers, ranchers, and small businesses from reduced market competition. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Adrian Smith votes yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 1181, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478 1. Becky Stille supports collaboration between labor and business to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and economic resilience, and opposes tariffs as a way to boost domestic manufacturing, saying they only make everyday items more expensive 23. Mark Cohen supports strengthening antitrust enforcement to protect farmers, ranchers, and small businesses from reduced market competition 4. | ||||
| Healthcare | Smith opposes Obamacare and supports legislation to lower health care premiums and improve rural health care access. Smith votes yea on healthcare-related bills such as H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, H.R. 498, H.R. 6703, and H.R. 2483. | Stille advocates for improved healthcare access for all Americans, especially addressing insurance gaps and rural healthcare needs. Stille opposes cuts to Medicaid, saying the 3rd District relies on it above the state average and cuts put rural Nebraskans at risk. | Cohen supports funding and strengthening rural healthcare rather than cutting taxes for billionaires. Cohen wants to expand access to quality healthcare throughout rural Nebraska. | Else wants to keep the Affordable Care Act, saying people with preexisting conditions would otherwise lose coverage and die. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Adrian Smith votes yea on several healthcare-related bills including H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, H.R. 498, H.R. 6703, and H.R. 2483 1. Becky Stille advocates for improved healthcare access for all Americans, focusing on insurance gaps and rural healthcare needs, and opposes cuts to Medicaid due to its importance in the 3rd District 23. Mark Cohen supports funding and strengthening rural healthcare instead of cutting taxes for billionaires and wants to expand access to quality healthcare in rural Nebraska 45. David J. Else wants to keep the Affordable Care Act to protect people with preexisting conditions from losing coverage 6. | ||||
| Immigration | Smith supports strong border security measures and enforcement of immigration laws to protect Americans and uphold the rule of law. Smith votes yea on immigration bills including S. 2, H.Res. 1128, H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 3486, but votes nay on H.J.Res. 72. | Stille supports secure borders to uphold law and economic interests while maintaining the nation as a beacon of hope for immigrants. Stille supports securing the border while maintaining work visas and creating a clear path to citizenship. | Cohen opposes one-size-fits-all immigration policies that hurt Nebraska’s farmers, ranchers, and ag businesses. Cohen opposes the administration's mass-deportation approach as wasteful, while still supporting enforcement of immigration law. | Else supports easier work visas and a citizenship pathway for hardworking immigrants without criminal records. |
| Where they differ on Immigration: Adrian Smith votes in favor of several immigration bills including S. 2, H.Res. 1128, H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 3486, but votes against H.J.Res. 72 1. Becky Stille supports secure borders to uphold law and economic interests and advocates for maintaining work visas and creating a clear path to citizenship 23. Mark Cohen opposes one-size-fits-all immigration policies that negatively impact Nebraska’s agricultural sector and criticizes the administration's mass-deportation approach while supporting enforcement of immigration law 45. David J. Else supports easier work visas and a citizenship pathway for hardworking immigrants without criminal records 6. | ||||
| Public Safety & Crime | Smith votes yea on public safety bills such as H.R. 2978, S. 307, H.R. 1181, H.R. 1041, H.R. 5625, and H.R. 6260. | Stille supports law enforcement by acknowledging their sacrifices and providing necessary support, training, and resources to keep communities safe. | Cohen supports legalizing and regulating marijuana for adults, saying it is no more dangerous than alcohol. | Else supports medical cannabis, saying it would help people suffering from cancer and other serious illness. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Adrian Smith votes yea on public safety bills such as H.R. 2978, S. 307, H.R. 1181, H.R. 1041, H.R. 5625, and H.R. 6260 1. Becky Stille supports law enforcement by acknowledging their sacrifices and providing necessary support, training, and resources to keep communities safe 2. Mark Cohen supports legalizing and regulating marijuana for adults, saying it is no more dangerous than alcohol 3. David J. Else supports medical cannabis, saying it would help people suffering from cancer and other serious illness 4. | ||||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Stille strongly supports a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions privately with her doctor. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Smith votes yea on tax and spending bills including H.R. 9500, H.R. 6500, H.Con.Res. 113, H.R. 9770, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8646. | Stille supports making the no-tax-on-tips-and-overtime provisions permanent, but not tax breaks for corporations or the wealthy. | Cohen opposes tax cuts for billionaires and supports making the wealthy pay their fair share to balance the budget and reduce national debt. Cohen wants a more progressive tax structure resembling the Eisenhower era, saying large corporations should not pay a lower effective rate than nurses. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Adrian Smith votes yea on various tax and spending bills including H.R. 9500 and H.R. 6500 1. Becky Stille supports making the no-tax-on-tips-and-overtime provisions permanent but opposes tax breaks for corporations or the wealthy 2. Mark Cohen opposes tax cuts for billionaires and supports making the wealthy pay their fair share to balance the budget and reduce national debt 3. He also advocates for a more progressive tax structure similar to the Eisenhower era, emphasizing that large corporations should not pay a lower effective rate than nurses 4. | ||||
| Energy & Environment | Smith supports the Renewable Fuel Standard and biofuels industry, advocating for policies that promote ethanol and reduce regulatory burdens on energy producers. Smith votes yea on most energy and environment bills but votes nay on H.R. 2140 and yea on H.J.Res. 210. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Cohen acknowledges climate change impacts Nebraska agriculture and supports an honest transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Adrian Smith supports the Renewable Fuel Standard and biofuels industry, advocating for policies that promote ethanol and reduce regulatory burdens on energy producers 1. He votes yea on most energy and environment bills but votes nay on H.R. 2140 and yea on H.J.Res. 210 2. Mark Cohen acknowledges climate change impacts Nebraska agriculture and supports an honest transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy 3. | ||||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Smith supports defending America’s interests through strong foreign policy, including upholding the Monroe Doctrine and advancing economic cooperation with allies. Smith votes nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, votes yea on defense authorization and veterans bills, and nay on FISA Amendments Act extension. | Stille honors veterans and recognizes their sacrifices in defending democracy against foreign and domestic threats. Stille says the U.S. should withdraw from involvement in Iran, arguing it would lower diesel and fertilizer costs for farmers. | Cohen emphasizes the need for free and fair elections and government accountability, warning against election interference and threats to democracy. Cohen opposes unilateral tariffs on trading partners as a tax on farmers, while supporting continued U.S. leadership in NATO. | Else says the U.S. should stop 'policing the whole world' but should stand up to Russia over its actions in Ukraine. |
| Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Adrian Smith votes against resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, supports defense authorization and veterans bills, and votes against extending the FISA Amendments Act 1. Becky Stille honors veterans for their sacrifices and advocates for U.S. withdrawal from involvement in Iran to reduce costs for farmers 23. Mark Cohen stresses the importance of free and fair elections and government accountability, opposes unilateral tariffs on trading partners, and supports continued U.S. leadership in NATO 45. David J. Else believes the U.S. should stop policing the world but stand up to Russia regarding Ukraine 6. | ||||