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Arnie Stuthman
| Arnie Stuthman | |
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| Nebraska State Senate District 22 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2003 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Farmer / Senator |
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Born June 25, 1941 in Colfax County, Nebraska, Senator Stuthman is a hog farmer from Platte Center, NE. His experience in politics started when He was on the Nebraska Pork Board. Later he landed a position on the National Pork Board, and served as its chairman.[1] Senator Stuthman also served in the Nebraska Air National Guard.[2] He is currently married to Nancy Sanley with four children and known to be Lutheran.
Stuthman received his diploma from Columbus High School in 1959.
Stuthman began his professional experience in the Nebraska Air National Guard in 1961 and left in 1967. He is currently a farmer and volunteer firefighter.
Stuthman became the chair of the Platte County Board of Supervisors in 1994 until 2002. In 2003 he joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator.
Stuthman is currently involved in a number of organizations, including the Beverly Heath Care Advisory Board, Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus Community Hospital, Nebraska Workforce Development Board, Region IV Mental Health, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, National Pork Board, Nebraska Pork Producers, Platte County Agricultural Society, National Young Farmers, 4-H Council, County Extension Board, and the East Central District Health Department.
Committees
Stuthman currently serves on:
Elections
On November 7, 2006, Stuthman won re-election to the 22nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate unopposed.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 22 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Arnie Stuthman
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9,589 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2006, Stuthman collected $34,679 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Omaha Exposition and Racing | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry | $1,400 |
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $1,400 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 |
Contact information
Sen. Arnie Stuthman
District 22
Room 1101
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2715
Email: astuthman@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Arnie Stuthman's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 22 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Paul Schumacher |
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