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Kate Sullivan
| Kate Sullivan | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 41 | ||
| 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 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1971 | |
| Master's | University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1975 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 1, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Burwell, NE | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born in Burwell, Nebraska, Sullivan is a banker and business executive from Cedar Rapids. Along with her service on the legislature, Sullivan is a member of the board of directors of Cedar Rapids State Bank, president of the Kokes Corporation family farm, and vice president of Bluestem Beef, Inc. Formerly, Sullivan served as treasurer on the Cedar Rapids School Board. [1]
Sullivan earned her bachelor's degree and M.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1971 and 1975 respectively.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sullivan served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sullivan served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sullivan served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Sullivan won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 41. Sullivan was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated Brook Curtiss in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Kate Sullivan Incumbent |
82% | 14,062 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brook Curtiss | 18% | 3,088 | |
| Total Votes | 17,150 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sullivan won election to the 41st District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Paul Eurek.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 41 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kate Sullivan
|
8,174 | |||
| Paul Eurek | 7,714 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Sullivan is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Sullivan raised a total of $163,133 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[5]
| Kate Sullivan's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 41 |  |
$71,801 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 41 |  |
$24,908 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 41 | |
$66,424 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $163,133 | |||
2012
Sullivan won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Sullivan raised a total of $71,801.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kate Sullivan's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $4,841 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $3,250 | |||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $3,129 | |||
| Nebraska Optometric Association | $2,662 | |||
| Altria | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $71,801 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Sullivan was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Sullivan raised a total of $24,908.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kate Sullivan's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Leadership PAC | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $1,020 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,000 | |||
| Reynolds American, Inc. | $1,000 | |||
| Nebraska State AFL-CIO | $877 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,908 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Sullivan won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Sullivan raised a total of $66,424.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kate Sullivan's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kate Sullivan | $8,806 | |||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $4,150 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $4,000 | |||
| Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska | $2,000 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $66,424 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Contact information
Sen. Kate Sullivan District 41 Room 1019 P.O. Box 94604 State Capitol Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471-2631 Email: ksullivan@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Sullivan is currently married to Michael Sullivan with two children and is known to be Catholic.
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External links
- Kate Sullivan's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ 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, "Sullivan, Kate." Retrieved May 23, 2013.
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