by Eric | 5 Jun 2026 | 2026, Featured Slider, Executive, Top Stories
Lincoln, NE- The Governor of the 86th Annual American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State is Kap Nedunoori of Omaha and Millard North High School. Governor Elect Nedunoori won a popular vote of his fellow Cornhusker Boys’ State delegates versus Kearney’s Riley Junker. Nedunoori will be sworn in at the Boys’ State graduation ceremony at Hawks Hall on the University of Nebraska campus.
Cornhusker Boys’ State Governor 2026, Kap Nedunoori of Omaha’s Millard North High School.
by Eric | 5 Jun 2026 | 2026, Executive, Recent Posts
Two Delegates Win Party Nominations for Governor
LINCOLN, NE – After the primary elections for American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State Governor, two candidates remain. Riley Junker of Kearney High School is the Nationalist nominee. Kap Nedunoori of Millard North High School is the Federalist nominee. The two candidates participated in a debate this morning and will stand for election this afternoon.
Riley Junker of Kearney High School – Nationalist Nominee for Governor
Kap Nedunoori of Millard North High School, Federalist Nominee for Governor
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by Eric | 1 Jun 2026 | 2026, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Featured Stories, Uncategorized
The Cornhusker Boys’ State delegates began their government simulation experience last night with their local elections. Today, these students are learning the ropes from state and area leaders before they hold their first city and school board meetings to debate their local policies.
Thank you to the following presenters who shared their expertise with our delegates:
- Attorney Steve Gealey – State Court System and How It Works
- Brandon Metzler, Clerk of the Legislature – Unicameral Legislature and How It Works
- Attorney John Zimmer and Mayor Dave Bauer – City Government and How It Works
- Jack Russell, Nate Grasz, and Lillian Butler-Hale – Lobbying and Political Action Committees
- Marcia Herring, Nebraska Association of School Boards – School Boards: Roles and Responsibilities
- Dr. John Skretta, Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools – “Strong Minds, Strong Men”
by Cale | 6 Jun 2025 | 2025, Primary Election, Executive, Uncategorized
By Payton
In the 15 minute filler space between Flag Raising and Cornhusker Boys State first morning session at Hawks Hall, Isaiah Jacobson introduces himself and his campaign as Lieutenant Governor with five minutes of “stand up comedy.” His punchlines can certainly draw in a crowd but is it enough to take him past the primary?
by Eric | 3 Jun 2025 | 2025, Executive, Featured Stories, Recent Posts
Cornhusker Boys’ State has two fictitious political parties, the Nationalists and Federalists. Boys State is divided equally and randomly into each party. They start from scratch and debate the “planks” of their platform. The platform is a set of principles and policy priorities of the party. This process is entirely student-led, primarily by the peer-elected party chairman at their party’s convention.
