LeRoy Louden
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| LeRoy Louden | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 49 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Rancher / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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LeRoy Louden (1936-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 49. He was first elected in 2002, and was re-elected in 2004 and 2006.
Background
Born October 12, 1963 in Alliance, Nebraska, Sen. Louden is a cattle rancher, and National Weather Service observer from Ellsworth, Nebraska. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, Sen. Louden served on the District 3 Board of Directors (nine years), Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Association; legislative committee, Nebraska Rural Electric Association (six years); Sheridan County School Reorganization Board; secretary, District 119 School Board (30 years); president, Area 11 Nebraska Stockgrowers Association (1986). [1] Outside of politics, Sen. Louden is a member of the Elks Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Nebraska Cattlemen's Assocation in his hometown of Ellsworth.[2] He is currently married to Sharon Ann Louden with six children.
Education
LeRoy Louden received his diploma from Saint Agnes Academy and attended Nebraska State Trade School.
Professional Experience
LeRoy Louden has professional experience as a rancher and National Weather Service observer.
Political Experience
LeRoy Louden began his political experience on the Sheridan County School Reorganization Board and the District 119 School Board until 2002, in which year he joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator.
Organizations
LeRoy Louden is currently involved with a number of organizations, including the Elks Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Nebraska Cattlemen, Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Association, Sandhills Independent Collection Membership Association, and the Ellsworth Bowling Club. He was previously associated with the Area 11 Nebraska Stockgrower's Association in 1986.
Committees
LeRoy Louden currently serves on the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee, the Revenue Committee, and the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Contact information
Sen. LeRoy Louden
District 49
Room 1016
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2725
Email: llouden@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ Unicameral Update, Sandhills Rancher joins legislature, January 26, 2008
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