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John Wightman
| John Wightman | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 36 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| 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 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, Lexington | ||
| 1992-1995 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kearney State College, 1959 | |
| J.D. | University of Nebraska, 1963 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 2, 1938 | |
| Place of birth | North Platte, NE | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born October 2, 1938 in North Platte, Nebraska, Sen. Wightman is an attorney from Lexington, Nebraska. Prior to his election as Senator, he was mayor of Lexington. He was also a ember orLexington Planning Commission; Lexington City Council and the Lexington Council of Economic Development (director). [1] Wightman graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, in 1959 and was a high school teacher for one year, before heading to law school.[2]
Wightman earned his Bachelors degree in education from Kearney State College in 1959 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska in 1963.
Wightman began working as an attorney for Smith Brothers in 1962. In 1974, he left to work for Wightman and Fallesen until 1990, when he began working for Cook, Wightman, and Doyle until 2001. In 2002 he began working for his present employers, Wightman and Wightman.
Wightman began his political experience in 1974 as part of the Lexington City Council. He remained on the council until 1978 but would later rejoin in 1984, continuing his service until 2000. Between that time, he served as mayor of the Lexington city council from 1992 to 1995. In 2007, he began his service as senator on the Nebraska State Legislature.
Wightman is involved with a number of organizations, including the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Bar Foundation, United Methodist Church, Dawson Area Development, Lexington Community Foundation, Dawson County Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
Wightman currently serves on two non-legislative committees, the Lexington Planning Commission and the Lexington Council of Economic Development.
On September 16, 2012, Wightman suffered a moderate stroke and was subsequently hospitalized. Previous health issues include three knee replacements, and an infection that kept him out of a portion of the legislative session in 2011.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wightman served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wightman served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wightman served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Wightman was re-elected to the 36th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Wightman ran unopposed in the general election.[4]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Wightman won election to the 36th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Dick Pierce.[5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 36 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Wightman
|
5,623 | |||
| Dick Pierce | 4,552 | |||
Issues
Endorsement
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Wightman is one of thirteen State Senators in the Nebraska Unicameral that have endorsed her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[6]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Wightman is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Wightman raised a total of $88,891 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[7]
| John Wightman's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 36 |  |
$1,272 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 36 |  |
$17,795 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 36 | |
$11,323 | |
| 2006 | Nebraska State Senate, District 36 | |
$58,501 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $88,891 | |||
2012
Wightman was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Wightman raised a total of $1,272.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Wightman's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Monsanto | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $1,272 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Wightman won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Wightman raised a total of $17,795.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Wightman's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Cooperative Council | $2,000 | |||
| Associated General Contractors Of Nebraska | $1,500 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $1,500 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,000 | |||
| Nebraska Telecommunications Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,795 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Wightman was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Wightman raised a total of $11,323.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Wightman's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 | |||
| Nebraska Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | $1,100 | |||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $600 | |||
| Nebraska Chiropractors Physicians Association | $500 | |||
| Nebraska Rural Electric Cooperatives | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $11,323 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Wightman won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Wightman raised a total of $58,501.
| Nebraska State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Wightman's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $4,600 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $3,600 | |||
| Greater Omaha Chamber Of Commerce | $3,500 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $3,000 | |||
| Wightman, John | $2,300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $58,501 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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Contact information
Sen. John Wightman
District 36
Room 2010
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2642
Email: jwightman@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Wightman is currently married to Janet Hyde with three children and is known to be Methodist.
External links
- John Wightman's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ Unicameral Update, Wightman goes the distance in public service, January 26, 2008
- ↑ KCAU-TV, "Nebraska legislator hospitalized after stroke," September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ www.1011now.com Sen. Deb Fischer Announces Endorsements from 13 Neb. State Senators, September 21, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Wightman, John M." Retrieved May 23, 2013.
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