Adam Morfeld (born July 22, 1985) is an American politician from the state of Nebraska. In 2014, he was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, representing a district in the city of Lincoln. He is also the executive director and founder of a nonprofit organization, Civic Nebraska. Morfeld is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Adam Morfeld | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 46th district | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Danielle Conrad |
| Succeeded by | Danielle Conrad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1985 Long Beach Naval Station, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BA), University of Nebraska College of Law (JD) |
| Website | adammorfeld |
Early life and education
editMorfeld was born July 22, 1985, at Long Beach Naval Station in California. In 2003, he graduated from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.[2]
In 2009, he graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) with a BA in political science. He received a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2012. He specializes in voting rights and non-profit administration and compliance.[1]
In 2008, while an undergraduate at UNL, Morfeld founded Nebraskans for Civic Reform (NCR), now called Civic Nebraska.[1][3] The nonprofit group describes its purpose as advancing civic education, civic health and voting rights work in Nebraska.[4] As of 2020, Civic Nebraska had offices in Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, and employed over 70 full and part-time staff.[5]
Political career
editMorfeld was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2014, and was re-elected in 2018.[6][7] His district lies within Lincoln and includes downtown, the UNL campus, and the northeast part of the city.[1] In the legislature, he serves on the Education Committee, Judiciary Committee, Vice-Chair of Committee on Committees, and a Commissioner on the Education Commission of the States.[1]
In addition, Morfeld is active in leading ballot initiatives in the state. In 2018, he helped lead the successful Medicaid Expansion Ballot Initiative that is estimated to provide healthcare to 90,000 Nebraskans.[8][9] Morfeld serves as the co-chair of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana.[10]
Morfeld ran for Lancaster County Attorney in 2022.[11] He narrowly lost to incumbent Republican Pat Condon.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Young, JoAnne. "Education, experience gives Morfeld understanding of state politics, lawmaking". Lincoln Journal Star. October 15, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ "Biography". Nebraska Legislature. Archived from original Archived April 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ "Civic Nebraska". Civic Nebraska. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "About Us". Civic Nebraska. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "Civic Nebraska opens a third office in downtown G.I." The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "Adam Morfeld". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ "InterLinc: Election: Results". lincoln.ne.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ Cordes, Henry J. "Backers raise nearly $3 million for Medicaid expansion vote". Omaha.com. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "Nebraska 2018 General Election Results" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-03-17.
- ^ "Advocates to file new medical marijuana amendment language for 2022". 1011now.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ Young, JoAnne. "Sen. Adam Morfeld begins campaign early for Lancaster County attorney". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ "Morfeld concedes to Condon in close race for Lancaster County Attorney". KOLN. November 18, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2023.