Jim Scheer
Jim Scheer is a member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, representing District 3. He assumed office on February 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 16, 2031.
Scheer ran for re-election to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jim Scheer lives in Norfolk, Nebraska. Scheer earned a B.S. in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1976. His career experience includes owning an insurance agency and an auto parts store. Scheer served as the mayor of Norfolk.[1][2][3]
Elections
2024
See also: Nebraska State Board of Regents election, 2024
General election
General election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 3
Incumbent Jim Scheer won election in the general election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Scheer (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 83,560 |
| Total votes: 83,560 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 3
Incumbent Jim Scheer advanced from the primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 3 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Scheer (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 34,840 |
| Total votes: 34,840 | |||
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Endorsements
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2020
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2020
Jim Scheer was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.[4]
2016
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016, for incumbents. Challengers were required to file by March 1, 2016.[5]
Incumbent Jim Scheer ran unopposed in the Nebraska State Senate District 19 general election.[6][7]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
 Jim Scheer Incumbent | ||
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Jim Scheer ran unopposed in the Nebraska State Senate District 19 primary.[8][9]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 19 Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Jim Scheer Incumbent | ||
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Scheer won election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 19. Scheer was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated William Goodpasture in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jim Scheer |
77.6% | 10,441 | |
| Nonpartisan | William Goodpasture | 22.4% | 3,014 | |
| Total Votes | 13,455 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign donors
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Personal
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Scheer and his wife, Kristi, have three children.
State legislative tenure
Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2019.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2018.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2017.
- Holland Children's Movement — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2016.
- Holland Children's Movement — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington County Republican Party — Legislators are scored by the Washington County Republican Party on how conservative they voted on 10 bills.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2015.
- Americans for Prosperity - Nebraska — Legislators are scored based on bills related to economic issues.
- Holland Children's Movement — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington County Republican Party — Legislators are scored by the Washington County Republican Party on how conservative they voted on seven bills.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2014.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Voices for Children in Nebraska — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Nebraska State Senate (Unicameral) in 2013.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Voices for Children in Nebraska — Legislators are scored on children's issues.
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Scheer served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Chair |
| • Revenue |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Scheer served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
See also
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External links
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Officeholder University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 3 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "New speaker of Nebraska Legislature Jim Scheer says he's a problem-solver who's 'not overly partisan'," January 10, 2017
- ↑ University of Nebraska System, "Jim Scheer," accessed March 15, 2023
- ↑ Office of Governor Jim Pillen, "Governor Pillen Appoints University Regent for District 3," February 3, 2023
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed February 19, 2020
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List for general election," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secetary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Primary Election May 10, 2016," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed May 13, 2014
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University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 3 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 19 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Mike Flood (R) |
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