TAYLOR ROYAL
Republican (Legislature: nonpartisan ballot)Party: R (state party candidate list) source ↗Box colors:RepublicanDemocraticIndependent (blue) / other party (gray)Nonpartisan office, or no documented partyLegislature: red/blue = publicly documented party affiliation (the Legislature is officially nonpartisan on the ballot); green = no documented affiliation. Sources
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Funding tie to a DSA-affiliated committee in filings (how badges work)The DSA logo identifies the organization named in public filings. Plains Ledger is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DSA. A badge indicates a documented funding tie only.Legislative District 18 (LD-18) · State Legislature (Unicameral) · committee: TAYLOR ROYAL FOR LEGISLATURE
Total raised (NADC)
$239,202
Sum of receipts filed with NADC for 2026 (partial). Data synced 2026-10-24.
Head-to-head
⚔ Head-to-head vs JESS GOLDONIDefault opponent: general-election opponent once nominees are set, otherwise the top-raising opposing-party candidate (nonpartisan races: top-raising other candidate).
Where the money came from
| Source type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Organization & committee contributions (itemized ties) | $114,639 | 47.9% |
| Individuals & all other receipts | $124,562 | 52.1% |
Via Anedot: $6,581 in earmarked individual contributions. This is part of the individual rows above, not extra money.
Source: Nebraska Accountability & Disclosure Commission (NADC) filings, 2026 (partial).
In-state vs out-of-state
Nebraska: $242,149 (93.8%) · Out of state: $16,052 (6.2%)
Itemized receipts with an address only. Only state totals are shown; no ZIP-level figures, so no ZIP with fewer than 5 donors can be identified.
Outside spending (independent expenditures)
Supporting: $104,960 · Opposing: $155,469
| PRESERVE THE GOOD LIFE | Oppose | $148,350 |
| NEBRASKA CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP FUND | Support | $67,648 |
| BUILDING NEBRASKAS FUTURE | Support | $20,520 |
| POSITIVE NEBRASKA | Support | $7,500 |
| CORNHUSKER CONSERVATIVES | Oppose | $7,119 |
| NONPARTISAN VOTER ALLIANCE | Support | $4,509 |
| NEBRASKA WORKING FAMILIES | Support | $3,527 |
Plains Ledger independent-expenditure import. Spending is counted separately for each candidate it names: one ad backing one candidate and opposing another is reported for both, and these totals are not added together.
Top organization & PAC contributors
| Organization | Type | Direct |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF MIKE HILGERS | Candidate committee | $10,000 |
| NEBRASKA BANKERS STATE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | $6,000 |
| NEBRASKA LEADERSHIP FUND PAC | PAC | $5,000 |
| UP RAILROAD COMPANY | Business | $5,000 |
| WARHORSE GAMING LLC | Business | $5,000 |
| HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Business | $4,000 |
| AGC HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PAC | PAC | $3,000 |
| HDR, INC. EMPLOYEE OWNERS PAC C00103903 | PAC | $3,000 |
| NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION | PAC | $2,500 |
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | 501(c)(6) trade group | $2,500 |
| BRIDGES TRUST | 501(c)(3) | $2,500 |
| NEBRASKA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC NHAPAC | PAC | $2,500 |
| FIREFIGHTERS FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT (union) | PAC | $2,500 |
| KALSHI INC. | Business | $2,500 |
| NEBRASKA REALTORS PAC | PAC | $2,250 |
Organizations only. Individual donors are never named, and conduits such as ActBlue and WinRed are not listed as donors. Pinned organizations are always shown.
Funding by funder type
All organization ties in filings (direct, in-kind and independent expenditures), grouped by the funder type assigned from the filer record. Click a group to see its members, amounts and filings. Individuals are never named.
Labor / unions · 2 · $4,500
| FIREFIGHTERS FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT · PAC · Direct | $2,500 | filings ↗ |
| SMART TD PAC · PAC · Direct | $2,000 |
Business & trade · 19 · $55,321
Ideological / issue PACs & groups · 14 · $269,054
| PRESERVE THE GOOD LIFE · PAC · IE Oppose | $148,350 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP FUND · PAC · IE Support | $67,648 | filings ↗ |
| BUILDING NEBRASKAS FUTURE · PAC · IE Support | $20,520 | filings ↗ |
| POSITIVE NEBRASKA · PAC · IE Support | $7,500 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA LEADERSHIP FUND PAC · PAC · Direct | $5,000 | filings ↗ |
| NONPARTISAN VOTER ALLIANCE · PAC · IE Support | $4,509 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA WORKING FAMILIES · PAC · IE Support | $3,527 | filings ↗ |
| AGC HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PAC · PAC · Direct | $3,000 | filings ↗ |
| BRIDGES TRUST · 501(c)(3) · Direct | $2,500 | filings ↗ |
| DEALER PAC · PAC · Direct | $2,000 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA COOPERATIVE COUNCIL - POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · PAC · Direct | $1,500 | filings ↗ |
| ASSOCIATED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS OF NEBRASKA - BPAC · PAC · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
| BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION · PAC · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
| NEBRASKA HIGHWATER PAC · PAC · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
Other candidate committees · 5 · $15,250
| FRIENDS OF MIKE HILGERS · Candidate committee · Direct | $10,000 | filings ↗ |
| THE GOVERNOR HEINEMAN COMMITTEE · Candidate committee · Direct | $1,500 | filings ↗ |
| CITIZENS TO ELECT JOHN ARCH · Candidate committee · Direct | $1,500 | filings ↗ |
| DON BACON FOR CONGRESS · Candidate committee · Direct | $1,250 | filings ↗ |
| JEAN STOTHERT FOR OMAHA · Candidate committee · Direct | $1,000 | filings ↗ |
Filings & sources
Payments to vendors
Top payee organizations this candidate's committee reported paying in this period (FEC/NADC expenditure filings, as of 2026-10-27). Lawful, itemized disclosures; not an indication of wrongdoing. Payments to individuals are aggregated. All vendors · rules
| Vendor | Payments | Total |
|---|---|---|
| FLYOVER STRATEGIES, LLC | 21 | $115,077 |
| EZ POLITIX, LLC | 8 | $25,431 |
| PETERSEN PRINTING | 6 | $23,202 |
| JBEST & COMPANY | 7 | $10,700 |
| J BEST CONSULTING | 5 | $6,608 |
| PETERSON PRINTING | 6 | $4,039 |
| USPS | 1 | $3,290 |
| TRACTION CONTROL LLC | 2 | $2,440 |
| DESIGN 4 (AKA DESIGN FOUR INC., DESIGN4) | 3 | $2,217 |
| ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL | 6 | $2,000 |
Stances on key issues (2026 ballot)
Neutral summaries and short verbatim quotes from each candidate's own words: campaign websites, news interviews and the Nebraska Examiner voter-guide questionnaire. Every item links its source. Positions are never inferred from party, donors or endorsements, and no grades are given. The same issue list is used for every candidate. Methodology
Export stances · Verified public filings (14 rows ready)
Taylor Royal
Legislature (nonpartisan ballot) · Legislative District 18 (LD-18)
Party: R (state party candidate list) source ↗As of 2026-10-27
State issues
Property taxes & state budget
Examiner questionnaire (Budget): “I really think this is where a CPA/financial adviser could shine. I’d cut what isn’t working and protect what Nebraskans count on. I will protect strong public schools, public safety, infrastructure and critical healthcare. But I also believe in disciplined budgeting.”
Examiner questionnaire (Spending): “I really think this is where a CPA/financial advisor could shine. I’d cut what isn’t working and protect what Nebraskans count on. I will protect strong public schools, public safety, infrastructure, and critical health care. But I also believe in disciplined budgeting.”
K-12 education / school choice
No position found in sources checked
Abortion
No position found in sources checked
Sports betting/gaming & 2026 ballot measures (440/441/442)
Examiner questionnaire (2026 Ballot Questions): “1): Support: I want to keep the revenue within Nebraska to facilitate more tax relief. 2): Support: I want to ensure fair competition and safety in female athletics. 3): Support: As a state senator, I will respect the mandate of Nebraskans and work to implement approved ballot measures.”
Guns
No position found in sources checked
Immigration
No position found in sources checked
Healthcare / Medicaid
No position found in sources checked
Agriculture, water & energy (OPPD/NPPD/NRDs)
Examiner questionnaire (Natural Resources/Data Centers): “Nebraska resources belong to Nebraskans. We should ensure our land, water, energy and tax money serve and benefit Nebraskans.”
Elections / voting
Examiner questionnaire (Ballot Measures): “As a state senator, I will respect the mandate of Nebraskans and work to implement approved ballot measures. I will use my technical expertise to ensure the regulatory language matches voter intent.”
Labor / right-to-work
No position found in sources checked
Crime / public safety
No position found in sources checked
Housing
No position found in sources checked
Coverage: 78 of 92 2026 general-election candidates have at least one sourced position; 6 have hand-researched campaign-site/interview items. Built 2026-10-27.