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Anne C. Boyle
Anne C. Boyle is a former member of the Nebraska Public Service Commission, representing District 2. Boyle, a Democrat, was first elected in 1996 and re-elected twice, in 2002 and 2008.[1][2] Boyle announced she would not seek re-election in 2014. Instead, Boyle endorsed new candidate Crystal Rhoades, who went on to win the election.[3] After 18 years on the commission, Boyle was succeeded by Rhoades on January 8, 2015.[4]
Biography
Boyle is a small business owner.[1] Boyle worked as a consultant/lobbyist from 1994 to 1995, as a real estate agent from 1987 to 1994, as a campaign manager from 1990 to 1991, as a corporate/political fundraiser from 1983 to 1988, and as a staff member for the office of U.S. Senator James Exon from 1979 to 1981.[1]
Political career
Nebraska Public Service Commission (1996 - 2015)
Boyle was first elected to represent District 2 in 1996. She won re-election in 2002 and 2008.[1]
Elections
2014
Boyle has opted not to run for re-election to the Nebraska Public Service Commission in 2014. After 17 years on the commission, she will retire at the end of her current term.[3]
2010
Boyle was the 2010 Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.
Boyle ran for election on a ticket with Mike Meister. They were defeated by Dave Heineman and Rick Sheehy (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
2008
Boyle won re-election to the Nebraska Public Service Commission on November 4, 2008, defeating John McCollister (R) and Doug Paterson (G).
| Nebraska Public Service Commission, District 2, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John McCollister | 33.4% | 43,615 | |
| Democratic |  Anne Boyle Incumbent |
61.8% | 80,728 | |
| Green | Doug Paterson | 4.9% | 6,367 | |
| Total Votes | 130,710 | |||
| Election results via Nebraska Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Boyle was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She is married to her husband, Mike Boyle. Together, they have five children: Marueen, Michael, James, Patrick, and Margaret.[6]
Recent news
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See also
- Nebraska Public Service Commission
- Public Service Commissioner
- Governor of Nebraska
- Nebraska Secretary of State
- Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2010
External links
- Nebraska Public Service Commission - Anne C. Boyle
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Nebraska Public Service Commission's Website, "Anne C. Boyle," accessed October 5, 2012
- ↑ Nebraska Public Service Commission, "Commissioner Anne C. Boyle - District 2 - Chair," accessed August 26, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Omaha, Anne Boyle to retire from Nebraska Public Service Commission, September 4, 2013
- ↑ klkntv.com, "Pete Ricketts to be sworn in Thursday," January 8, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results: General Election - November 2, 2010," updated November 9, 2010 at 16:20, accessed November 10, 2010
- ↑ Advisory Committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus' Website, "Anne C. Boyle," accessed October 5, 2012
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| Preceded by ' |
Nebraska Public Service Commissioner District 2 1996 - 2015 |
Succeeded by Crystal Rhoades (D) |
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