EducationUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha — B.A. in Economics

Notable personal detailsSheila J. Korth-Focken is a Republican candidate for Governor of Nebraska in the 2026 election cycle. She earned a B.A. in economics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master’s degree in environmental policy from the London School of Economics. Her professional background includes congressional staff work, policy analysis, consulting, and local government administration.