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Ken Haar
| Ken Haar | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 21 | ||
| 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, 1965 | |
| Master's | Educational Administration, 1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Freeman, SD | |
| Profession | Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Compliance at a Glance | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Born in Freeman, South Dakota, Haar is a businessman and computer programmer living in Lincoln. He has Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, he was a member of the Lincoln City Council, and the Lincoln/Lancaster County Board of Health. [1]
Haar has professional experience as a computer technology consultant and systems analyst for the US Life/National Arbor Day Foundation, TAG, and TMI. Haar has also worked for schools in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as Bronxville, New York, teaching chemistry, math, and physics. He was an inventor for Bearhooks Wilderness Food Hangers and is the founder and CEO of Compliance at a Glance.
Haar is involved with three organizations: the Lancaster County Board of Health, Lincoln Mediation Center, and the Nebraska Sierra Club.
Haar suffered a mild heart attack on April 26, 2013, returning to the Legislature less than two weeks later.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Haar served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Haar served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Haar served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
Haar's website highlights the following campaign themes:[3]
Strong Economy
- Excerpt:"I plan to provide Nebraskans with the tax relief they deserve. I will use my experience and knowledge in working with state and local government to ensure Lincoln receives its fair share of funding. A healthy business climate, good roads and our high quality of life can bring quality jobs to Lincoln and all of Nebraska. I will promote our strong work ethic and workforce to emphasize why this is a great place to live and do business."
Affordable Healthcare
- Excerpt:"I will fight to provide affordable healthcare for small businesses and families. It is important that families are not burdened with outrageous co-pays and premiums. We must ensure that every child in Nebraska has health coverage."
Quality Education
- Excerpt:"The state of Nebraska cannot afford to lose its best teachers to other states with higher salaries. I will work to ensure that Nebraska children continue to receive a quality education. I support public-private partnerships to help make post-secondary education affordable to working class families."
Renewable Energy
- Excerpt:"I am committed to strengthening Nebraska's economy by developing our abundance of renewable energy resources, including wind, solar and bio-mass. Finding alternative energy sources is imperative to the environment, and for the future of generations to come."
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Haar won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 21. Haar advanced past the May 15 primary election and defeated Mike Hilgers in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Ken Haar Incumbent |
50.3% | 6,869 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Hilgers | 49.7% | 6,784 | |
| Total Votes | 13,653 | |||
| Nebraska State Senate District 21 Nonpartisan Primary Nonpartisan Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Ken Haar Incumbent |
51% | 2,471 |
| Mike Hilgers |
46.2% | 2,238 |
| Bryan C. Ifland | 2.8% | 134 |
| Total Votes | 4,843 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Haar won election to the 21st District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating James Jeffers.[6]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ken Haar
|
7,806 | |||
| James Jeffers | 7,786 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Haar is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Haar raised a total of $387,211 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[7]
| Ken Haar's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 21 |  |
$232,212 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 21 |  |
$31,485 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 21 | |
$123,514 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $387,211 | |||
2012
Haar won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Haar raised a total of $232,212.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Haar's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| John A. Woollam Fifth Amended Revocable Trust | $40,000 | |||
| Nebraska State Education Association | $29,799 | |||
| Holland, Richard D. | $11,396 | |||
| Weitz, Wallace | $5,000 | |||
| Nebraska United Transportation Union | $5,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $232,212 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Haar was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Haar raised a total of $31,485.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Haar's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Leadership PAC | $4,000 | |||
| Nebraska Education Association | $3,136 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $2,000 | |||
| Woollam, John | $1,500 | |||
| Nebraska State AFL-CIO | $1,036 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $31,485 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Haar won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Haar raised a total of $123,514.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Haar's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Public Fund | $37,430 | |||
| Sierra Club | $6,000 | |||
| Nebraska United Transportation Union | $5,000 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Trial Attorneys | $4,000 | |||
| Steelworkers District 11 | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $123,514 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Haar is currently married to his wife, Chris Haar.
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External links
- Ken Haar's official campaign website
- Ken Haar's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Ken Haar on Facebook
- Ken Haar on YouTube
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ Associated Press, "Nebraska Sen. Haar returns after mild heart attack," May 7, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
- ↑ haarforlegislature.com - Ken's positions
- ↑ 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, "Haar, Ken." Retrieved May 22, 2013.
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