Amanda McGill
| Amanda McGill | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $46/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2002 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 21, 1980 | |
| Place of birth | Omaha, NE | |
| Profession | Account executive, Clark Creative Group | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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McGill voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[1]
Born March 21, 1980 in Omaha, Nebraska, McGill graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She worked as a television reporter as KOLN/KGIN in Lincoln and is a member of the Junior League of Lincoln.
McGill earned her Bachelors degree in broadcasting and political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2002.
McGill has professional experience as a television reporter for both KCAU in Sioux City and KOLN/KGIN in Lincoln, Nebraska.
McGill joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator in 2006 and currently serves in that regard.
McGill is currently involved in three organizations; the Junior League Thrift Shop, Lincoln Junior League, and the Northeast Family Center.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McGill served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Urban Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McGill served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Urban Affairs, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGill served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, McGill was re-elected to the 26th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Tom Dierks.[2]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 26 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Amanda McGill
|
4,621 | |||
| Tom Dierks | 4,169 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, McGill won election to the 26th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Steve Guittar.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 26 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Amanda McGill
|
6,593 | |||
| Steve Guittar | 4,569 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which McGill was up for re-election, she collected $59,950 in donations.[4]
Her largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Amanda McGill's campaign in 2010 | |
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $4,000 |
| Nebraska State Afl-Cio | $3,542 |
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,700 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Optometric Association | $2,200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $59,950 |
2008
In 2008, a year she was not up for re-election, McGill collected $33,522 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys | $2,000 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,750 |
| Nebraska State Education Association | $1,713 |
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $1,500 |
| Nebraska State AFL-CIO | $1,356 |
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Contact information
Sen. Amanda McGill
Room 1115, State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2610
E-mail: amcgill@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Amanda McGill's official campaign website
- Amanda McGill's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Amanda McGill on Facebook
References
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Nebraska State Senate District 26 2007–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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