NE-02: Tony Vargas (D)
Tony Vargas has served Nebraskans as an elected official for the last decade. Vargas says of his upbringing, no matter how busy the family was, they had dinner together every night, where his parents encouraged him to “stay grounded, but reach for the stars.”
Vargas devoted his career to public service and improving opportunities for all Nebraskans. He has served our community since 2013, first as a member of the Omaha Public Schools Board and then as a member of the Nebraska Legislature. As a senator, he developed a reputation for civility and working with anyone to get things done for Nebraska workers and small businesses.
He has successfully passed legislation to strengthen public schools, improve access to health care, encourage technology and innovation, and improve consumer protections.
Vargas began his career as a public-school teacher, receiving “Most Outstanding Teacher” and “Teacher of the Year” awards, and has worked in the non-profit and education sectors, striving to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for thousands of children across the United States.
Vargas earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts at the University of Rochester and a master’s degree in Education at Pace University. He and his wife, Lauren, are raising their two young kids, Ava and Luca, in Omaha.
The above information was sourced from the candidate’s website.
