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Gwen Howard
| Gwen Howard | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 9 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $39/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Omaha Benson High School | |
| Bachelor's | Midland Lutheran College, 1967 | |
| Master's | University of Nebraska, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 24, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Omaha, NE | |
| Profession | Social Worker | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Howard sought election to the U.S. House representing the 2nd Congressional District of Nebraska. Members of the Nebraska State Senate are non-partisan, but Howard ran for the U.S. House as a Democratic candidate.[1] She was defeated by John Ewing in the Democratic primary. [2]
Howard is a social worker and adoption specialist. She earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology/Psychology from Midland Lutheran College in 1967 and her MSW from the University of Nebraska in 1974.
Howard began her professional experience as a case manager for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services from 1969 to 1975. In that year, she became a child protective worker for the same organization until 1989. In that year, she once again transferred positions to a permanency reviewer until 1997, in which year she became an adoption specialist/social worker, her current occupation.
Gwen Howard is involved in a number of organizations, including the Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and the Nebraska Association of Public Employees.
Issues
Howard voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Howard served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Howard served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Howard ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Nebraska's 2nd District. She sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket, but she was defeated by John Ewing in the Democratic primary. [4]
| Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 John Ewing |
62% | 17,954 |
| Gwen Howard | 38% | 11,009 |
| Total Votes | 28,963 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Howard won re-election to the 9th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate unopposed.[5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gwen Howard
|
8,993 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Howard collected $62,182 in donations.[6]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ironworkers Local 21 | $6,000 |
| Nebraska Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | $2,500 |
| Omaha Education Association | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys | $2,000 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $2,000 |
Recent news
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- New faces in Nebraska's Legislature may turn tide on capital punishment - Scottsbluff Star Herald
- State senator pays mom $8500 in campaign funds - Kansas Watchdog (blog)
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Contact information
Sen. Gwen Howard
Room 1208, State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2723
E-mail: ghoward@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Howard was born, and subsequently raised, on June 24, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska. She is widowed with two children and is known to be Lutheran.
External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Official Facebook
- Gwen Howard's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Gwen Howard on Facebook
- Omaha.com Profile
References
- ↑ Fox 42 "Congress Race Heats up and Kicks Off," February 19, 2012
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State "Election Results" May 15, 2012
- ↑ LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State "Election Results" May 15, 2012
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Gwen Howard
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 9 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Sara Howard |
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