Abbie Cornett
| Abbie Cornett | |
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| Nebraska State Senate District 45 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 2005 - present | |
| Party | Non-partisan |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $12,000/year |
| Per diem | $109/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $39/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | 2008 |
| First elected | 2004 |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Bellevue University, 2003 |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | August 22, 1966 |
| Place of birth | Omaha, NE |
| Religion | Episcopal |
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Born August 22, 1966 in Omaha, Nebraska, Cornett is a former police officer from Bellevue, Nebraska. She is a Graduate of Nebraska Law Enforcement Academy, 1993 and Bellevue University (B.S. in criminal justice), 2003.[1] Cornett is also a certified handgun instructor.[2]
Cornett worked as a police officer for the Omaha Police Department from 1992 to 2002.
Cornett has a history of involvement with a number of organizations, including the Bellevue Kiwanis Club, Nebraska Association of Women Police, Altrusa International of Bellevue, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Optimist International of Bellevue, National Association of Women Police, and the Fraternal Order of Police.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cornett served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cornett served on these committees:
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cornett won re-election to the 45th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate unopposed.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 45 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Abbie Cornett
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11,669 | |||
Issues
Endorsement
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Cornett was one of thirteen State Senators in the Nebraska Unicameral to endorse her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[4]
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Cornett collected $54,083 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $2,600 |
| Nebraska Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry | $1,643 |
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $1,523 |
| Nebraska State Education Association | $1,419 |
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Personal
Cornett is currently married to Mark Stranglen with three children, and is known to be Episcopal.
External links
- Abbie Cornett's official campaign website
- Abbie Cornett's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Abbie Cornett on Facebook
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ Unicameral Update, Cornel enjoys new adventure in Legislature, January 26, 2008
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ www.1011now.com Sen. Deb Fischer Announces Endorsements from 13 Neb. State Senators, September 21, 2011
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Abbie Cornett
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 45 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Sue Crawford |
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