Tom Hansen (born November 8, 1946) is a politician from the U.S. state of Nebraska. He served two terms in the Nebraska Legislature, from 2007 to 2015.
Tom Hansen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 42nd district | |
| In office 2007–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Don Pederson |
| Succeeded by | Mike Groene |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1946 North Platte, Nebraska |
| Residence | North Platte, Nebraska |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
Hansen was born on November 8, 1946, in North Platte, Nebraska and graduated from North Platte High School in 1965. He then earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1970. He is married and has two children.[1] He is employed in the administration of his family's cattle ranching operation. Prior to his election to the State Legislature, Hansen served on the board of the Twin Platte Natural Resources District.[2]
Hansen was elected in 2006 to represent the 42nd Nebraska legislative district, which consists of Lincoln County. Because of the state's term-limits law, incumbent Don Pederson was ineligible to run for a third consecutive term. Hansen, North Platte businessman Mark Kaschke, and North Platte attorney Ron Ruff ran for the open seat.[3] In the nonpartisan primary election, Hansen finished first with 42% of the vote, followed by Kaschke with 31%.[4] In the general election, Hansen secured 57% of the vote to Kaschke's 43%.[5]
In 2010, Hansen ran unopposed for re-election to his legislative seat.[6]
Under Nebraska's term-limits law, Hansen could not run for a third consecutive term in 2014.[7] He was succeeded by Mike Groene.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Distinguished alumni honored". North Platte Bulletin. 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ Wetzel, Diane (2006-10-23). "Kaschke, Hansen to debate tonight". NPTelegraph. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ Lindenberger, John. "Three vying for Pederson's seat in Legislature". North Platte Telegraph. 2006-05-02. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- ^ Wetzel, Diane. "Hansen, Kaschke to face off in November". North Platte Telegraph. 2006-05-10. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- ^ "Member of the Legislature" (2006 results). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- ^ "Sample Ballot" (general election, 2010). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- ^ Johnson, Heather. "Nebraska Legislative District 42 candidates on same path, diverge on issues". Omaha World-Herald. 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
- ^ "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska: General Election, November 4, 2014", p. 22. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved 2015-02-11.