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| Jessica L. Turek |
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| Candidate for |
U.S. House, Nebraska, District 1
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| Party | Republican |
| Education |
| High school | Lincoln High School |
| Bachelor's | Evergreen State College |
Jessica L. Turek was a 2012
Republican candidate seeking election to the
U.S. House representing
the 1st Congressional District of
Nebraska. She was defeated by incumbent
Jeff Fortenberry in the May 15, 2012 primary.
[1]
Biography
Upon graduation from Lincoln High School in 1998, Turek studied at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington until 2003. She is a drummer, guitar player, and businesswoman. [2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska's 1st congressional district elections, 2012
Turek ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Nebraska's 1st District. She sought the nomination on the Republican ticket, but she was defeated by incumbent Jeff Fortenberry in the May 15, 2012 primary. [3]
Republican Primary Results
| Nebraska's 1st Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
 Jeff Fortenberry |
86.4% |
55,658 |
| Jessica L. Turek |
8.2% |
5,255 |
| Dennis Parker |
5.4% |
3,511 |
| Total Votes |
64,424 |
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