Tom Hansen (Nebraska politician)

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 byDon Pederson
Succeeded byMike Groene
Personal details
Born (1946-11-08) November 8, 1946
North Platte, Nebraska
ResidenceNorth Platte, Nebraska
Alma materUniversity 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
  1. "Distinguished alumni honored". North Platte Bulletin. 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
  2. Wetzel, Diane (2006-10-23). "Kaschke, Hansen to debate tonight". NPTelegraph. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
  3. Lindenberger, John. "Three vying for Pederson's seat in Legislature". North Platte Telegraph. 2006-05-02. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
  4. Wetzel, Diane. "Hansen, Kaschke to face off in November". North Platte Telegraph. 2006-05-10. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
  5. "Member of the Legislature" (2006 results). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
  6. "Sample Ballot" (general election, 2010). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
  7. Johnson, Heather. "Nebraska Legislative District 42 candidates on same path, diverge on issues". Omaha World-Herald. 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
  8. "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.
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