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Bill Avery
| Bill Avery | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 28 | ||
| 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 Tennessee, 1968 | |
| Master's | University of Tennessee, 1971 | |
| Ph.D. | Tulane University, 1975 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 7, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Harnett County, NC | |
| Profession | International Trade Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born February 7, 1942 in Harnett County, North Carolina, Avery is a professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a member of Common Cause Nebraska and the Democratic National Committee.
Avery earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in political science from the University of Tennessee in 1968 and 1971 respectively, and his Ph.D. in political science from Tulane University in 1975.
Avery has professional experience in the United States Air Force, as a political science instructor at Tulane University, and as circulation promotions manager for the Knoxville News Sentinel. He currently works as an international trade consultant.
Avery began his political experience on the Democratic National Committee and later joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator in 2007.
Avery is currently involved in a number of organizations, including the American Academy of Political Science, Boy Scouts of America, Common Cause Nebraska, Common Cause National Governing Board, First Plymouth Congregational Church, Habitat for Humanity International Studies Association, International Political Economy Section, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and the Lincoln Independent Business Association.
Avery currently serves on three non-legislative committees: the Lincoln Public Schools Bond Committee, Lincoln Public Schools Needs Committee, and the Vote Nebraska Initiative Task Force.
Issues
Avery voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Avery served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Avery served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Avery served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Avery was re-elected to the 28th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Nancy Russell.[2]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 28 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bill Avery
|
4,831 | |||
| Nancy Russell | 2,474 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Avery won election to the 28th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Bob Swanson.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Avery
|
5,599 | |||
| Bob Swanson | 4,200 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Avery is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Avery raised a total of $168,860 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[4]
| Bill Avery's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 28 |  |
$1,598 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 28 |  |
$56,787 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 28 | |
$29,665 | |
| 2006 | Nebraska State Senate, District 28 | |
$80,810 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $168,860 | |||
2012
Avery was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Avery raised a total of $1,598.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Avery's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| BNSF Railway | $1,000 | |||
| Nebraska Dental Association | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $1,598 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Avery won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Avery raised a total of $56,787.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Avery's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Education Association | $7,500 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $4,000 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,500 | |||
| Nebraska State AFL-CIO | $2,200 | |||
| Nebraska Optometric Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $56,787 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Avery was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Avery raised a total of $29,665.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Avery's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Rena Pappas | $4,000 | |||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $3,125 | |||
| Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska United Transportation Union | $2,000 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $29,665 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Avery won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Avery raised a total of $80,810.
| Nebraska State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Avery's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $3,500 | |||
| Nebraska United Transportation Union | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska Leadership PAC (NELPAC) | $2,000 | |||
| Avery, Bill | $1,654 | |||
| Nebraska State AFL-CIO | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $80,810 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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Contact information
Sen. Bill Avery
Room 1016, State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2633
E-mail: bavery@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Avery and his wife, Ann, have three children.
External links
- Bill Avery's official campaign website
- Bill Avery's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
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Nebraska State Senate District 28 2007–present |
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