Justin Solomon

Justin Solomon
Member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents
from the 4th district
Assuming office
January 7, 2027
SucceedingJoel Makovicka
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln

Justin Solomon is an American politician and business executive who is a member-elect of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for the 4th district. A member of the Nebraska Democratic Party, he was first elected in 2026.

Early life and education

Solomon attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he was a student regent and was the student body president from 2010 to 2011. He graduated with a master's degree in business administration.

Career

Solomon worked as the chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Integrated Life Choices, an organization that helps people with disabilities.

University of Nebraska Board of Regents

In February 2026, Solomon announced his candidacy in the special election for the 4th district on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He advanced from the nonpartisan primary election in May, finishing second behind fellow Democrat Susanne Shore on May 12. On November 3, he defeated Shore with over 60% of the vote.

References

  1. ↑ Porter, Chase (February 6, 2026). "Democrats Announce Candidate for Omaha NU Board of Regents Seat". KLIN. Retrieved November 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ "NU Board of Regents District District 4 (Special Election)". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved November 6, 2026.
  3. ↑ Fitzgibbon, Chloe (November 4, 2026). "Comstock, Butler and Solomon to serve on Board of Regents". The Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved November 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ Ferry, Karli (February 8, 2026). "Business Leader and Former Student Regent Justin Solomon Announces Candidacy for University Board of Regents District 4". Chadron. Retrieved November 6, 2026.
  5. ↑ Wendling, Zach (October 30, 2026). "Shore, Solomon face off for NU Regents District 4 special election in Omaha". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved November 6, 2026.
  6. ↑ Crisler, Dan (November 3, 2026). "Solomon defeats former first lady Shore in special NU regent election". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved November 6, 2026.