Russ Karpisek
| Russ Karpisek | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 32 | ||
| 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, Wilber | ||
| 1994-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 20, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Friend, NE | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born July 20, 1966 in Friend, Nebraska, Sen. Karpisek is the owner of a meat market in Wilber, Nebraska. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before being elected to the Nebraska Legislature, Sen. Karpisek was Mayor of Wilber, NE.[1]
Karpisek earned his Bachelors degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1989.
Karpisek is the owner and operator of Karpisek's Meat Market.
Karpisek was mayor of Wilber, Nebraska from 1994 to 2006, in which year he joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator.
Karpisek is involved with a number of organizations, including the Nebraska Association of Meat Processors, Wilber Area Community Foundation, Wilber-Clatonia Alumni Band, Wilber Czech Cemetery Board, Wilber Lions Club, Wilber Sportsman Club, and the Wilber United Methodist Church.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Karpisek served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Karpisek served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • General Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Karpisek served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • General Affairs | ||||
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • [[[Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee, Nebraska Legislature |[Nebraska Retirement Systems]] | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
Karpisek ran for re-election to the 32nd District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
On November 2, 2010, Karpisek was re-elected to the 32nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Karpisek ran unopposed in the general election.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Karpisek won election to the 32nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Rob Schwab.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 32 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Russ Karpisek
|
7,173 | |||
| Ron Schwab | 4,989 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Karpisek was up for re-election, he collected $30,642 in donations.[4]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Russ Karpisek's campaign in 2010 | |
| Altria | $3,500 |
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $1,621 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Nebraska | $1,500 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 |
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $30,642 |
2008
In 2008, a year he was not up for re-election, Karpisek collected $17,653 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska State Education Association | $2,500 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,500 |
| Reynolds American | $1,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association | $500 |
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Contact information
Sen. Russ Karpisek
District 32
Room 1015
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2711
Email: rkarpisek@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Karpisek is currently married to Jill Chaloupka with two children and is known to be Methodist.
External links
- Russ Karpisek's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
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Nebraska State Senate District 32 2007–present |
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