Colby Coash
| Colby Coash | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 27 | ||
| 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 four-year terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1998 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Bassett, NE | |
| Profession | Director of Staff Development, Collaborative Industries | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Born in Bassett, Nebraska, Coash is the first Republican to hold the District 27 seat since 1972. He won by just 79 votes. [1]. His interest in government first came when he worked to defeat a bill that would have resulted in him losing his high school job.[2]
Coash earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1998.
Coash works as the director of staff development for Collaborative Industries.
Coash is currently involved with the Association of Community Professionals and the Mentor, Blessed Sacrament Church God-Teen Program.
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
On his website, his record on advocacy for the disabled, increasing judicial access, and promoting tourism is touted.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Coash served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coash served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Coash served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Coash won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 27. Coash was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated Kyle Michaelis in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Colby Coash Incumbent |
63.9% | 7,389 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kyle Michaelis | 36.1% | 4,175 | |
| Total Votes | 11,564 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Coash won election to the 27th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Dan Marvin.[6]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Colby Coash
|
7,154 | |||
| Dan Marvin | 7,075 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Coash is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Coash raised a total of $184,108 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[7]
| Colby Coash's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate |  |
$96,031 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate |  |
$36,098 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate | |
$51,979 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $184,108 | |||
2012
Coash won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Coash raised a total of $96,031.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Colby Coash's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Nebraska Telecommunications Association | $5,100 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $5,000 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $4,477 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $3,527 | |||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $96,031 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Coash was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Coash raised a total of $36,098.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Colby Coash's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Altria | $2,500 | |||
| Nebraska Chiropractors Physicians Association | $1,500 | |||
| United Retailers Liquor Association Of Nebraska | $1,500 | |||
| Nebraska Education Association | $1,348 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $1,029 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $36,098 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Coash won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Coash raised a total of $51,979.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Colby Coash's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Ricketts, J. Peter | $4,000 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska PAC | $1,500 | |||
| Nebraska New Car & Truck Dealers Association | $1,300 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $51,979 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Coash is currently married to his wife, Rhonda, and is known to be Christian.
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Colby Coash's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Colby Coash on Facebook
- Colby Coash on Twitter
References
- ↑ http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2835&u_sid=10485934
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ Committee to Elect Colby Coash, "About Colby," retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate List for the Primary Election
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed 29 June 2012
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Coash, Colby." Retrieved May 22, 2013.
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