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Julie Slama (born May 2, 1996 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is an American politician and a Nebraska state senator in the unicameral Nebraska Legislature representing District 1; the legislature itself is non-partisan. Slama is a Republican and fifth generation Nebraskan from Peru, who is filling Dan Watermeier's vacancy in Legislative District 1. Slama is a graduate of Auburn High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Yale University.

Biography
Slama has worked with special needs students as a Substitute Paraprofessional at Auburn Public Schools. She also worked as a lifeguard and later assistant manager at Auburn Municipal Pool from 2011-2018. Most recently, she served as Press Secretary on Governor Ricketts’ successful reelection campaign.

Slama has volunteered as a counselor for the American Legion’s Cornhusker Girls State and an Assistant Track Coach for Auburn High School. Her family owns a farm near Wilber.

Political Views
Slama is a registered Republican.

Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions
Senator represented Nebraska to the American Legion Auxiliary's 2013 Girls Nation