Biography

Tanya Storer is a Republican politician representing Nebraska's 43rd Legislative District, which encompasses Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Dawes, Garfield, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, and Sheridan counties. She began her term in the Nebraska Legislature on January 8, 2025, succeeding term-limited Senator Tom Brewer.

Born and raised in Cherry County, Nebraska, Storer has deep roots in the region. She and her husband, Eric, manage a cattle operation in the heart of Cherry County. The couple has three grown children: Braden, Hailey, and Emmet.

Storer's political career is marked by her commitment to conservative values and rural development. She has been a vocal advocate for reducing property taxes, enhancing local infrastructure, and protecting individual rights. In her legislative role, she has introduced bills focusing on increasing funding for tourism development in smaller counties and granting parents greater control over their children's social media usage. ,

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Storer attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a degree in consumer science and education with a family consumer science teaching endorsement.

• Political Experience:

  • Served as a Cherry County Commissioner for eight years.
  • Vice-chairman of the Nebraska Brand Committee.
  • Chair of the Niobrara Council.
  • Member of the Blueprint Nebraska Board.
  • Served on the Nebraska Department of Transportation Innovation Task Force.
  • Member of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Advisory Board.
  • Served on the Region 4 Behavioral Health Board.

Storer's extensive experience in local governance and community service underscores her dedication to the development and well-being of Nebraska's rural communities.