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The 1986 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986, and featured state Treasurer Kay Orr, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Mayor of Lincoln Helen Boosalis. Incumbent Democratic governor Bob Kerrey did not seek a second term.
Mary Lincoln, c. 1860–65 An 1867 lithograph of Abraham and Mary Lincoln and their sons, Robert and Thomas lithograph by Currier and Ives shows Abraham Lincoln with Mary Lincoln and their sons, Robert and Thomas ("Tad") During her White House years, Mary Lincoln faced many personal difficulties generated by political divisions within the nation.
Educational reformer, member of Lincoln Board of Education Fred Hoiberg: 1972 Basketball Coach Former Head coach of NBA's Chicago Bulls, Current Coach of Nebraska Men's Basketball: Mike Johanns: 1950 Politician Former Republican mayor of Lincoln and Governor of Nebraska: Bob Kerrey: 1943 Politician 35th Governor of Nebraska and U.S. Senator [4 ...
The Governor of Nebraska is the head of government of the U.S. state of Nebraska as provided by the fourth article of the Constitution of Nebraska. The officeholder is elected to a four-year term, with elections held two years after presidential elections. The governor may be elected any number of times, but not more than twice in a row.
2008 Nebraska Legislature votes to move State Fair Park from Lincoln to Grand Island by 2010; the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is set to acquire the park after the move and convert it into Nebraska Innovation Campus. [50] 2010. Population is 258,379. The 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games are held in Lincoln during the month of July.
The history of the U.S. state of Nebraska dates back to its formation as a territory by the Kansas–Nebraska Act, passed by the United States Congress on May 30, 1854. The Nebraska Territory was settled extensively under the Homestead Act of 1862 during the 1860s, and in 1867 was admitted to the Union as the 37th U.S. state.
C. E. Alter, state director of the National Reclamation Association [3] Ed M. Baumann, Mayor of West Point [4] Dwight Griswold, newspaper publisher, former member of the Nebraska Legislature, and unsuccessful Republican nominee for governor in 1932, 1934, and 1936. Arthur L. Miller, member of the Nebraska Legislature and physician; Robert G. Ross
The 1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured school superintendent Ralph G. Brooks, a Democrat, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican governor Victor E. Anderson, becoming the first Democrat to win the governorship since 1938.