Congressional candidate Kate Bolz tests positive for COVID-19

Democratic congressional candidate Kate Bolz announced Wednesday she has tested positive for COVID-19. 

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Democratic congressional candidate Kate Bolz announced Wednesday she has tested positive for COVID-19.

“I am grateful for the care I have received and I will continue to quarantine while I recover,” Bolz said in a statement.

Bolz’s fiance, Lancaster County Board Chair Sean Flowerday, was confirmed positive with the virus Monday.

Bolz is running against incumbent Jeff Fortenberry for Nebraska’s First District.