Macey Budke

Macey Budke is an Independent (nonpartisan) candidate for U.S. Representative in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. A lifelong Nebraskan and current North Platte resident who was raised in a ranching family, she works as a practice manager in behavioral health and has a professional background in healthcare administration and organizational leadership. She holds graduate degrees in industrial-organizational psychology and healthcare administration. As the parent of an autistic child, she has firsthand experience navigating special education and disability systems. Her campaign is built around rural healthcare, education, agriculture, and accountable leadership.