Sue Crawford
Sue Crawford is a former Democratic member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 45 from 2013 to 2021.[1] Crawford was not able to file for re-election in 2020 due to term limits.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Crawford was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Crawford served on the following committees:
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Urban Affairs, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Crawford served on the following committees:
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
| • Health and Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2020
Sue Crawford was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.[2]
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.[3]
Incumbent Sue Crawford defeated Michael Cook in the Nebraska State Senate District 45 general election.[4][5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 45 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sue Crawford Incumbent |
56.58% | 8,774 |
| Michael Cook | 43.42% | 6,734 |
| Total Votes | 15,508 | |
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Sue Crawford and Michael Cook were unopposed in the Nebraska State Senate District 45 primary.[6][7]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 45 Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Sue Crawford Incumbent | ||
| Michael Cook | ||
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Crawford won election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 45. Crawford was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated Richard Carter in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Nonpartisan | Sue Crawford |
51.4% | 7,111 | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Carter | 48.6% | 6,729 | |
| Total Votes | 13,840 | |||
Campaign themes
2012
Crawford's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Good Jobs
- "The new bridge and routing of Highway 34 through areas south of Bellevue and investments in StratCom will create great opportunities for job creation and balanced growth. I will work with local and state leaders to push for infrastructure and development choices that benefit Bellevue and Offutt."
- "Small businesses create most jobs. This is particularly true in Olde Town Bellevue and along the Fort Crook corridor. I will push for tax policies that support investment in existing and new small businesses, and regulatory relief for small business."
Good Education
- "As we work to protect what works well in education and to improve and innovate where possible, we must be willing to boldly address the tough questions about the state’s proper role in funding and standards. I will work to ensure that teachers are an equal partner in the decision-making process on these important matters and that the concerns of parents are treated with respect and sensitivity."
- "A strong education system involves a rich mix of opportunities for individuals of all ages to learn and to improve their lives that includes, but goes beyond, the classroom. It also encourages research and innovation that open new opportunities and improve our quality of life."
Good Government
- "Good government adapts to what is already working well on the ground and recognizes the practical value of a rich mix of government, nonprofit, business, and individual efforts in creating effective programs and efficient services."
- "Good government bases choices on hard facts and creates strong accountability mechanisms to protect vulnerable individuals and taxpayer money."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13.
- Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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2016
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In 2016, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 2nd session from January 6 to April 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 1st session from January 7 to May 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[11]
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2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Crawford's endorsements included the following:[12]
- Bellevue Police Officers Association
- Bellevue Fire Fighters, Local 4906
- Bellevue Education Association
- Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police
- Nebraska State Chamber
- Nebraska State Education Association
- Nebraska Farmer’s Union
- Nebraska State AFL-CIO
See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Facebook page
- LinkedIn profile
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: Although the Nebraska State Senate elects its members in nonpartisan elections, members of the chamber generally function along party lines when it comes to voting and caucusing. Please see Nebraska State Senate partisan affiliation for more information.
- ↑ Bellevue Leader, "Former Bellevue mayor will seek District 45 seat in Nebraska Legislature," February 20, 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
- ↑ suecrawford2012.com, "Issues," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
- ↑ Sue Crawford NE, "Endorsements," accessed September 29, 2016
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| Preceded by Abbie Cornett |
Nebraska State Senate District 43 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Rita Sanders (R) |
