Former State Sen. Julie Slama of Dunbar. Oct. 28, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

DUNBAR, Neb. — Two days after launching her campaign, former State Sen. Julie Slama of Dunbar suspended her 2026 campaign for state treasurer and endorsed Fremont Mayor and State Treasurer-designate Joey Spellerberg.

Slama, in a two-paragraph statement Wednesday, said she sought to bring “new energy and a fresh perspective” to the State Treasurer’s Office. But after speaking with Spellerberg following the resignation of State Treasurer Tom Briese and Gov. Jim Pillen’s subsequent appointment of Spellerberg, she bowed out.

“I believe Joey will bring the energy and perspective needed in the role of state treasurer,” Slama said.

Nebraska’s state treasurer serves a four-year term with an annual salary

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