As Nebraska’s 2026 legislative session begins, the state faces an unprecedented question: whether to expel one of its own members. Sen. Dan McKeon has been accused of telling a staffer she should “get laid” while on vacation and of inappropriately touching her at a post-session event. An independent investigation concluded that his conduct violated legislative workplace harassment standards, even if it did not meet the legal definition of sexual harassment.
McKeon, 59, has pushed back against the allegations, saying his remarks were jokes and denying any sexual intent behind the contact. He also continued attending staff-related events despite being advised not to, later sending a message asking for forgiveness “because that is what the Bible instructs,” and describing his accuser as “difficult to work with” in a text message.
With a disturbing-the-peace charge still pending and calls for his resignation growing from Republican leaders, the final decision now rests with lawmakers—who may need 33 votes to determine whether he remains in office or becomes part of a historic expulsion.
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