Jim Scheer
Jim Scheer | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature | |
| In office January 4, 2017 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Galen Hadley |
| Succeeded by | Mike Hilgers |
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 19th district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Flood |
| Succeeded by | Mike Flood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1953 Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BS) |
Jim Scheer (born September 19, 1953)[1] is an American politician who served as a Nebraska state senator in the unicameral Nebraska Legislature representing District 19;[2] the legislature itself is non-partisan.
Education
[edit]Scheer earned his BS in business administration from University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Elections
[edit]In 2012, incumbent Mike Flood was termed out. Scheer placed first in the May primary election, with 4,497 votes.[3] He won the November general election, receiving 10,441 votes to William Goodpasture's 3,014.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sen. Jim Scheer". Lincoln, Nebraska: Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ "Senator Jim Scheer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ Gale, John A. "Primary Election May 15, 2012" (PDF). Lincoln, Nebraska: Secretary of State of Nebraska. p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ Gale, John A. "Official Results of Nebraska General Election November 6, 2012" (PDF). Lincoln, Nebraska: Secretary of State of Nebraska. p. 14. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Nebraska Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
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