Burke Harr

Burke Harr
Nebraska State Senate District 8
Incumbent
In office
2011-Present
Term ends
January 7, 2015
Years in position	2
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
First elected	November 2, 2010
Next election	November 4, 2014
Term limits	2 four-year terms
Education
Bachelor's	University of St. Thomas, 1994
J.D.	University of Notre Dame Law School, 1998
Personal
Birthday	October 13, 1971
Place of birth	Chicago, IL
Profession	Attorney
Religion	Catholic
Websites
Office website

Burke Harr (b. October 13, 1971) is a member of the Nebraska State Senate. He has represented District 8 since 2011.

Harr has worked as a founding partner at Flatwater Strategies, Limited Liability Company. He has also worked as an attorney at Kutak Rock and Douglas County Attorneys Office.

Harr earned his JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1998. He also received his BA from the University of St. Thomas in 1994.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

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

Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013
• Agriculture
• Business and Labor, Vice Chair
• Revenue

2011-2012

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

Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011
• Agriculture
• Business and Labor
• Judiciary

Issues

Campaign themes

Harr's website highlighted the following campaign issues:

• Crime

Excerpt: "Burke Harr is firmly committed to strengthening Nebraska’s laws to make sure that those who seek to destroy our families and communities by perpetrating horrendous acts will be met with swift and certain accountability through our criminal justice system."

• Taxes

Excerpt: "Burke understands that government must run more like a business. In tough economic times, businesses cut back on unneeded expenses. We must look to eliminate unnecessary positions, obtain efficiencies through innovation and technology and consolidate where possible."

• Economic Development

Excerpt: "Burke understands the importance that small businesses play in making our economy strong. Burke also has years of experience working on legal matters for some of our country’s major businesses."

• Education

Excerpt: "Burke understands that we are at a crossroads in education. The stakes could never be higher. Nearly two-thirds of our property tax payments goes to fund * Education, but it seems that the problems in our schools are only multiplying."

• Environment

Excerpt: "Burke understands that the existing state and federal laws are thwarting wind energy development. Burke is committed to creating legislation that will allow our public power districts and private industries to overcome the obstacles that have stymied this industry."

Elections

2010

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Harr won election to the 8th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating John Comstock.

Nebraska State Senate, District 8 General election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Burke Harr		3,257
John Comstock		3,101

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Harr is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Harr raised a total of $152,354 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.

Burke Harr's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Nebraska State Senate, District 8		$53,087
2010	Nebraska State Senate, District 8		$99,267
Grand Total Raised			$152,354

2012

Harr was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Harr raised a total of $53,087.

Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Burke Harr's campaign in 2012
Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys	$2,500
Nebraska Optometric Association	$2,000
Union Pacific Railroad	$2,000
Altria	$2,000
Nebraska State Education Association	$1,600
Total Raised in 2012	$53,087
Source:Follow the Money

2010

Harr won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Harr raised a total of $99,267.

Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Burke Harr's campaign in 2010
Harr, Burke J.	$10,750
Harr, Allison Oaks	$2,500
Harr, Steven Daniel	$2,500
Nebraska State AFL-CIO	$2,100
Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry	$2,031
Total Raised in 2010	$99,267
Source:Follow the Money

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Burke Harr News Feed

• Dramatic reform of juvenile justice takes shape in Legislature - North Platte Bulletin
• Tax incentives may jump-start $300 million Siouxland wind farm - Sioux City Journal
• Lawmakers reach compromise on health insurance exchange - Scottsbluff Star Herald
• Water task force bill rolls through debate, round two - North Platte Bulletin
• More endorsements in Marian Fey-Woody Bradford school board race - Omaha World-Herald
• Juvenile sentencing bill moves forward with more debate - Lincoln Journal Star
• Bill to change utility rate appeals gets initial nod - Lincoln Journal Star
• Childcare centers would be rated, subsidies expanded under bill (AUDIO) - Nebraska Radio Network

Personal

Harr and his wife, Jennifer, have one child.

External links

Suggest a link

• Burke Harr's official campaign website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• List of 2010 candidates for Nebraska Legislature
• May 11, 2010 primary election results

References

Political offices
Preceded by Tom White	Nebraska State Senate District 8 2011–present	Succeeded by NA