Democrat Bolz Files To Run for 1st Cong Dist Seat Posted by John Axtell Date: February 05, 2020 5 Views LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – State Senator Kate Bolz of Lincoln has officially filed to run as a Democrat for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District seat held by 8-term Republican Jeff Fortenberry. Bolz says she would work to ensure that people in the eastern Nebraska district centered on Lincoln have access to affordable health care by supporting legislation to lower prescription drug costs. She also promised never to take away insurance coverage from people with preexisting conditions.