>> About Jon Bruning
For more than 10 years, Jon Bruning has been one of the most trusted
and accomplished public servants in Nebraska. He is widely
recognized for his committed leadership as our state’s top law
enforcement officer and his tireless advocacy for Nebraska families,
farms, and businesses.
In 2002, Jon Bruning was elected the youngest Attorney General in
Nebraska’s history and ran unopposed for re-election in 2006.
Prior to his service as Attorney General, Bruning ran a law practice in
Omaha and served for six years in the Nebraska Legislature.
As state senator, Bruning worked to provide income tax cuts and
property tax relief to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers.
He began his “tough on crime” platform by offering legislation to
increase penalties for violent criminals, especially those convicted of
murdering police officers. Bruning also promoted legislation to
change Nebraska’s method of execution to lethal injection instead of
the electric chair.
Jon Bruning has earned a reputation as “The People’s Lawyer” for his
even-handed application of the law as our state’s Attorney
General. He has been applauded for his efforts to appeal
excessively lenient sentences and prosecute elected officials who have
violated state laws.
Bruning has made the prosecution of violent criminals, sex
offenders, and drug manufacturers the focus of his “tough on crime”
approach. He authored legislation requiring mandatory 15-year prison
sentences for sexual crimes against children and worked with the
legislature to increase penalties for methamphetamine manufacturers and
traffickers. Under Bruning’s leadership, Nebraska has seen an 86
percent decrease in the number of meth labs.
Jon Bruning’s experience extends far beyond Nebraska’s
borders. His travels to Asia, Europe, South America, and the
Middle East, combined with his work as Attorney General, earned him an
Aspen-Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership in 2005. As a member
of the German Marshall Fund and the American Council of Young Political
Leaders, he has visited with world leaders and traveled to more than 25
countries.
Born and raised in Lincoln, Bruning received his undergraduate and
law degrees from the University of Nebraska. Bruning and his
wife, Deonne, live in Lincoln with their two children, Lauren and
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