Nebraska Senator Alleges Inappropriate Comments from Male Colleague

Dispute over legislation leads to allegations of sexual harassment

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A Nebraska state senator, Megan Hunt, has accused a male colleague, Brian Hardin, of making sexually inappropriate comments toward her during a discussion about legislation. Hardin's office has denied the allegations, claiming the comments were taken out of context. This news comes after another Nebraska state senator, Dan McKeon, recently resigned amid allegations of inappropriate touching.

Why it matters

The allegations of inappropriate behavior by state legislators raise concerns about the professional conduct and workplace culture within the Nebraska Legislature. These incidents could undermine public trust in elected officials and the legislative process.

The details

According to Sen. Hunt, the inappropriate comments occurred when she approached Sen. Hardin to discuss an amendment. Hunt claims Hardin made comments about her being "really, REALLY wet" in a sexual manner. Hardin's office has denied the allegations, stating that his comments were taken out of context and were not sexual in nature.

  • On February 6, 2026, Sen. Megan Hunt shared the alleged encounter on her social media account.
  • In January 2026, Sen. Dan McKeon resigned from the Nebraska Legislature shortly before senators were set to vote on his expulsion following a misdemeanor 'public indecency' citation by the Nebraska State Patrol in October 2025.

The players

Megan Hunt

A Nebraska state senator representing District 8.

Brian Hardin

A Nebraska state senator representing District 48, who is accused of making inappropriate comments toward Sen. Hunt.

Dan McKeon

A former Nebraska state senator who recently resigned amid allegations of inappropriate touching.

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What they’re saying

“I approached the introducer to discuss an amendment. I said 'So, is this a non-starter?' Him: 'YOU'RE a non-starter.' And he looked into my eyes and slowly said 'You're getting really, REALLY wet.'”

— Megan Hunt, Nebraska State Senator (Twitter)

“Sen. Hunt's categorization of the event is the opposite of what she claims. What I said, in the midst of her attempt to pick a fight under the balcony over LB538, was that 'You brought the thunder, now it's going to rain.' She said, 'You mean I'm all wet?' I repeated the first line and said, 'When it rains, you get wet.' NOTHING in the way of sexual harassment!”

— Brian Hardin, Nebraska State Senator (Statement from Hardin's office)

What’s next

The Nebraska Legislature will likely investigate the allegations against Sen. Hardin, and the criminal case against former Sen. McKeon is scheduled to go to trial on March 19.

The takeaway

These allegations of inappropriate behavior by state legislators underscore the need for stronger professional conduct standards and accountability measures within the Nebraska Legislature to ensure a respectful and ethical workplace environment for all elected officials.