Ashlei Spivey
Ashlei Spivey | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Justin Wayne |
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| Born | August 15, 1986 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Universal Arthur |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Jackson State University University of Texas at Arlington |
Ashlei Spivey (born August 15, 1986[1]) is an American politician from Omaha, Nebraska serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature. [1] Spivey represents the 13th congressional district, covering most of North Omaha and northeast Douglas County. She succeeded term limited Justin Wayne. [2]
Spivey was the first black woman to be elected to the Nebraska Legislature since 2017. [2] Spivey's committee assignments currently include Appropriations, State-Tribal Relations, Economic Recovery, and the Committee on Committees. [1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Spivey is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and is a lifelong resident of the district she currently represents. [3]
Spivey received a bachelors degree in communications and marketing from Jackson State University in Mississippi and later attended the University of Texas, Arlington for graduate studies in urban social planning. [3]
Work
[edit]Spivey founded the Omaha-based nonprofit I Be Black Girl, which focuses on maternal and child health. [3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Sen. Ashlei Spivey". Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- 1 2 "Spivey wins key northeast Omaha legislative race • Nebraska Examiner". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Home | Ashlei for Nebraska | District 13". Ashlei for Nebraska. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
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