Jeremy Nordquist
| Jeremy Nordquist | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 4, 2017 | ||
| 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 | Creighton University, 2004 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 10, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Senator Nordquist is a 2004 graduate of Creighton University.
Nordquist has worked as an auto mechanic and has worked as both a legislative aide and research analyst for state senator John Synowieck.
Nordquist is currently involved in a number of organizations, including the Dahlman Neighborhood Association, Knights of Columbus, LiveStrong Omaha, Old Market South Neighborhood Association, and the Saint Frances Cabrini Parish.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nordquist served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nordquist served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nordquist served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
Nordquist's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Tax Relief for the Middle Class
- Excerpt:"By supporting real property tax relief and tax cuts for our seniors, Senator Nordquist has aggressively pursued an agenda to reduce the tax burden on Nebraska's middle class and retirees."
Health Care for Working Families
- Excerpt:"Too many Nebraskans are uninsured and don't have the access to health care that they deserve. Others find high insurance premiums make it extremely difficult to make ends meet. Senator Nordquist is working to find ways to increase access and quality of health care without raising taxes on Nebraska families."
Education for the 21st Century
- Excerpt:"Senator Nordquist understands that we need to provide our children with an education that prepares our children to compete for jobs in a technology-driven 21st century economy."
Safer Neighborhoods for our Families
- Excerpt:"No Nebraska family should have to live in fear of crime in their neighborhoods. Senator Nordquist has worked with other members of the Legislature to increase punishments for violent offenders and create programs to stop violent crime before it happens."
Cleaner Energy for our Environment
- Excerpt:"Producing clean, renewable energy should be a priority for all Nebraskans. By investing in renewable resources, we can reduce our dependence on foreign oil, reduce the pollutants we put into our air and water, and create good, high-paying jobs."
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Nordquist won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 7. Nordquist advanced past the May 15 primary election and defeated Christopher Geary in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 7, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Jeremy Nordquist Incumbent |
70.1% | 4,211 | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Geary | 29.9% | 1,792 | |
| Total Votes | 6,003 | |||
| Nebraska State Senate District 7 Nonpartisan Primary Nonpartisan Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Jeremiah J. Nordquist Incumbent |
72.7% | 1,406 |
| Christopher N. Geary |
17.8% | 345 |
| Adrian S. Petrescu | 9.5% | 183 |
| Total Votes | 1,934 | |
Controversy
Following the primary, Geary contacted Nordquist by e-mail, offering to remove his name from the general election ballot in exchange for payment of his campaign debts. Nordquist refused, and the legality of the proposal was questioned. Geary claimed that the Accountability and Disclosure Commission had given him the green light as long as campaign funds were not used, to which its executive director replied, "Rubbish." While state election law prohibits withdrawing from a primary election in exchange from money, it does not cover general elections. Douglas County attorney Don Kleine said that the proposal possibly fit the state bribery statute.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nordquist won election to the 7th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Christopher Moles.[5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 7 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeremy Nordquist
|
4,961 | |||
| Christopher Moles | 1,765 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Nordquist collected $75,468 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry | $2,000 |
| Steamfitters and Plumbers Local 464 | $2,000 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 |
| Teamsters Joint Council 554-81 | $1,500 |
Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Nordquist was endorsed by the following:[7]
- Mike Battershell, President of South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance
- Arnie Breslow, President of Old Market South Neighborhood Assoc.
- Oscar Duran, President of Deer Park Neighborhood Assoc.
- Former District 7 Senator John Synowiecki
- Former District 7 Senator Tim Hall
- State Senator Brad Ashford
- State Senator Danielle Conrad
- State Senator Annette Dubas
- State Senator Burke Harr
- State Senator Russ Karpisek
- State Senator Steve Lathrop
- State Senator Amanda McGill
- State Senator Heath Mello
- Former Senator Don Preister
- City Councilman Garry Gernandt
- City Councilman Chris Jerram
- Nebraska's Teachers - Nebraska State Education Association
Personal
Nordquist has a wife, Shannon.
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Jeremy Nordquist's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Jeremy Nordquist on Facebook
- Jeremy Nordquist on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ jeremynordquist.com - priorities
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Candidate offered to drop out -- for a price," September 20, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Jeremy Nordquist
- ↑ jeremynordquist.com - endorsements
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