Dunixi Guereca (Senate District 7)

Biography

Dunixi Guereca, a Democrat, began serving as the Nebraska State Senator for District 7 on January 8, 2025, succeeding Tony Vargas. Born to Mexican immigrant parents, Guereca has dedicated his career to advocating for public education and workers' rights. Prior to his election, he served as the Executive Director of Stand for Schools, a Nebraska-based nonprofit committed to strengthening public education. Before that, he worked as a union organizer with the Service Employees International Union , focusing on securing fair wages and protections for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Studied Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

• Political Experience:

  • President of the Nebraska Young Democrats.
  • National officer for the Young Democrats of America.
  • Executive Director of Stand for Schools.
  • Union organizer with SEIU, advocating for healthcare workers' rights.

Guereca's legislative priorities include ensuring strong public schools, advocating for higher wages, promoting affordable housing and healthcare, and establishing a fair tax system for all hardworking Nebraskans.