Beau McCoy

Beau McCoy
Nebraska State Senate District 39
Incumbent
In office
2009 - present
Term ends
January 9, 2013
Years in position	4
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 6, 2012
First elected	2008
Next election	November 8, 2016
Term limits	2 terms (8 years)
Education
Bachelor's	Bellevue University
Personal
Birthday	November 12, 1980
Place of birth	Burlington, CO
Profession	Home Improvement Contractor
Religion	Christian
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Beau McCoy (b. November 12, 1980) is a member of the Nebraska State Legislature, representing District 39 since 2009.

Born in Burlington, Colorado, Sen. McCoy is a 2007 graduate of Bellevue University, where he was the national committeeman for the Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans. Prior to college, Sen. McCoy worked as a home improvement contractor.

McCoy is involved with a number of organizations, including the Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans, Westside Church, and the Young Republicans of Omaha.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McCoy served on the following committees:

Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013
• Revenue
• Transportation and Telecommunications

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McCoy served on these committees:

Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011
• Banking, Commerce and Insurance
• Natural Resources

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McCoy served on these committees:

Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009
• Banking, Commerce and Insurance
• Natural Resources

Issues

Tax reform

On January 22, 2013, McCoy and Senator Brad Ashford introduced two tax reform bills on behalf of Governor Dave Heineman which were referred to the Revenue Committee. LB 405 would repeal the state personal and corporate income taxes while also eliminating $2.4 billion worth of sales tax exemptions. The more limited LB 406 would repeal just the corporate income tax and eliminate $400 million worth of sales tax exemptions while also exempting up to $12,000 of retirement income from the income tax. The Platte Institute for Economic Research, a pro-market think tank, supported eliminating both the personal and corporate income taxes. On February 13, after his tax reform proposals had met with significant opposition from businesses and others who would have been affected by eliminating the sales tax exemptions, Heineman said he wanted the bills pulled so that Revenue Committee Chairman Galen Hadley could develop a more comprehensive tax reform plan. McCoy agreed with the governor's request, but Ashford only wanted to do so if the legislature adopted a moratorium on new sales tax exemptions during the development of the new plan.

2012 Campaign themes

McCoy's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Energize our economy and create jobs

• "Continue to promote a pro-growth, business-friendly environment that will keep and attract good-paying jobs."
• "Eliminate government red tape, bureaucracy, and frivolous lawsuits that kill jobs."
• "Provide needed tax cuts to our small business owners who are struggling to get by in this tough economy."
• "Invest in new infrastructure to ensure that the groundwork for a strong economy is in place."

Holding the line on taxes and spending

• "Promote property tax relief for struggling home and small business owners."
• "Reduce sales and income taxes to help our families and retirees save."
• "Eliminate pork barrel legislation that increases spending and wastes our tax dollars."
• "Inject fiscal responsibility into government, ensuring Lincoln works within a responsible, common-sense budget – just like our families must."

Protecting our families

• "Continue to propose and support legislation protecting our children and families from dangerous synthetic drugs."
• "Protect our children and families from dangerous sex offenders and drug dealers."

Upholding Nebraska values

• "Continue to fight the burdensome Nationalized Healthcare that takes important decisions away from our families."
• "Protect every innocent life from conception through natural death."

Elections

2014

See also: Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2014

McCoy is considering a run for Governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Dave Heineman (R) is ineligible to seek re-election in 2014 due to term limits.

2012

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012

McCoy won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 39. McCoy was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated Judy M. Domina in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

Nebraska State Senate, District 39, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Beau McCoy Incumbent	59.8%	9,391
	Nonpartisan	Judy Domina	40.2%	6,316
Total Votes				15,707

2008

On November 4, 2008, McCoy won election to the 39th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Rex Moats.

Nebraska State Senate, District 39 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Beau McCoy		14,268
Rex Moats		12,183

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for McCoy is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, McCoy raised a total of $229,870 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.

Beau McCoy's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Nebraska State Senate, District 39		$115,423
2010	Nebraska State Senate, District 39		$39,930
2008	Nebraska State Senate, District 39		$74,517
Grand Total Raised			$229,870

2012

McCoy won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, McCoy raised a total of $115,423.

Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Beau McCoy's campaign in 2012
Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry	$6,000
Nebraska Telecommunications Association	$5,000
Nebraska Bankers Association	$4,750
Nebraska Realtors Association	$4,750
Ricketts, J. Peter	$3,500
Total Raised in 2012	$115,423
Source:Follow the Money

2010

McCoy was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, McCoy raised a total of $39,930.

Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Beau McCoy's campaign in 2010
Stevens, Brad & Ashley	$4,000
Hawkins Construction, Co.	$1,500
Union Pacific Railroad	$1,500
Nebraska Bankers Association	$1,250
Altria	$1,000
Total Raised in 2010	$39,930
Source:Follow the Money

2008

McCoy won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, McCoy raised a total of $74,517.

Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Beau McCoy's campaign in 2008
J. Peter Ricketts	$5,500
Nebraska Bankers Association	$3,250
Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry	$3,000
Nebraska State Homebuilders Association	$2,750
Nebraska PAC	$2,500
Total Raised in 2008	$74,517
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

McCoy is currently married to Shauna Smagacz with three children and is known to be Christian.

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External links

Suggest a link

• Official campaign website
• Beau McCoy's official Nebraska State legislature website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
• Beau McCoy on Facebook
• Beau McCoy on Twitter
• Beau McCoy

References

Political offices
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