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Pete Pirsch
| Pete Pirsch | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 4 | ||
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Virginia, 1992 | |
| Master's | University of Nebraska-Omaha, College of Business, 2005 | |
| J.D. | University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1997 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 28, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Omaha, NE | |
| Profession | Criminal Prosecutor, City of Omaha | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born October 28, 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska, Senator Pirsch is the son of former State Senator Carol Pirsch [1]. Sen. Pirsch is a graduate of University of Virginia, (B.A. in government), 1992; University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D.), 1997; University of Nebraska-Omaha College of Business (M.B.A.), 2005. Prior to being elected to the Nebraska State Legislature, Pirsch ran his family food sales business, and was an Omaha City Prosecutor.[2]
Pirsch graduated from Omaha Central High School in 1988, earned his Bachelors degree in government in 1992 from the University of Virginia, his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska-College of Law in 1997, and his MBA in 2005 from the University of Nebraska-Omaha College of Business.
Pirsch was the vice-president of PBC, Inc. and is a criminal prosecutor in the city of Omaha.
Pirsch has been a Nebraskan senator since 2007.
Pirsch is currently involved with a number of organizations, including Board of the Nebraska Crime Commission, board of trustees, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Midlands, public service committee, Omaha Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, Omaha Jaycees, Omaha Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Council, Rotary Club, and the Knights of Columbus.
Pirsch serves on the Nebraska Crime Commission Board and the Nelson's Creek Sanitary Improvement District 337 Board.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pirsch served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pirsch served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pirsch served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Pirsch was re-elected to the 4th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Pirsch was unopposed in the general election.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Pirsch won election to the 4th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Tony Sorrentino.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 4 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Pete Pirsch
|
7,617 | |||
| Tony Sorrentino | 5,785 | |||
Issues
Endorsement
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Pirsch is one of thirteen State Senators in the Nebraska Unicameral that have endorsed her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[5]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Pirsch is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Pirsch raised a total of $228,962 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 21, 2013.[6]
| Pete Pirsch's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 4 |  |
$30,163 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 4 |  |
$47,665 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 4 | |
$56,093 | |
| 2006 | Nebraska State Senate, District 4 | |
$95,041 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $228,962 | |||
2012
Pirsch was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Pirsch raised a total of $30,163.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Pirsch's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Ricketts, J. Peter | $1,000 | |||
| Nebraska Telecommunications Association | $1,000 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Nebraska | $1,000 | |||
| Werner-Robertson, Gail | $1,000 | |||
| Altria | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $30,163 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Pirsch won re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Pirsch raised a total of $47,665.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Pirsch's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Association Of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $2,500 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $2,500 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $1,750 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $1,250 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Nebraska | $1,100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $47,665 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Pirsch was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Pirsch raised a total of $56,093.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Pirsch's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $4,171 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $2,200 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Nebraska | $1,700 | |||
| Nebraska PAC | $1,700 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $56,093 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Pirsch won election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Pirsch raised a total of $95,041.
| Nebraska State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Pete Pirsch's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Pirsch, Pete & Lori | $20,915 | |||
| Public Fund | $16,349 | |||
| Omaha Fire Fighters Local 385 | $3,000 | |||
| West Corp | $2,500 | |||
| Citizens For A Better Nebraska | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $95,041 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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- Heineman weighs $7.8B state budget, calls lack of tax cuts 'unfortunate' - Omaha World-Herald
- Lawmakers pass state budget - North Platte Bulletin
- State budget bills advance - Lincoln Journal Star
- Nebraska budget bills win first-round approval - Businessweek
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Personal
Pirsch is currently married to Lori Pirsch.
External links
- Pete Pirsch's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Unicameral Update, Pete Pirsch returns to State Capitol, January 26, 1008
- ↑ Id.
- ↑ 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, "Pirsch, Pete." Retrieved May 21, 2013.
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