Amanda McGill

Amanda McGill
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

Amanda McGill (b. March 21, 1980) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 26. She was first elected in 2006.

McGill voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.

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.

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.

Nebraska State Senate, District 26 (2006)
Candidates		Votes
Amanda McGill		6,593
Steve Guittar		4,569

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for McGill is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, McGill raised a total of $152,288 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.

Amanda McGill's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Nebraska State Senate, District 26		$11,347
2010	Nebraska State Senate, District 26		$59,950
2008	Nebraska State Senate, District 26		$33,522
2006	Nebraska State Senate, District 26		$47,469
Grand Total Raised			$152,288

2012

McGill was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, McGill raised a total of $11,347.

Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Amanda McGill's campaign in 2012
Nebraska State Home Builders Association	$500
BNSF Railway	$500
Nebraska Realtors Association	$500
Total Raised in 2012	$11,347
Source:Follow the Money

2010

McGill won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, McGill raised a total of $59,950.

Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Amanda McGill's campaign in 2010
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Nebraska Optometric Association	${{{orgamount5}}}
Total Raised in 2010	$59,950

2008

McGill was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, McGill raised a total of $33,522.

Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Amanda McGill's campaign in 2008
Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys	$2,000
Union Pacific Railroad	$1,750
Nebraska Education Association	$1,713
Nebraska Realtors Association	$1,500
Nebraska State AFL-CIO	$1,356
Total Raised in 2008	$33,522
Source:Follow the Money

2006

McGill won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, McGill raised a total of $47,469.

Nebraska State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Amanda McGill's campaign in 2006
Steelworkers	$5,000
Nebraska United Transportation Union	$4,000
Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys	$4,000
Omaha Exposition & Racing	$2,000
Nebraska Leadership PAC	$2,000
Total Raised in 2006	$47,469
Source:Follow the Money

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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

Suggest a link

• 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

Political offices
Preceded by -	Nebraska State Senate District 26 2007–present	Succeeded by NA