Annette Dubas
Annette Dubas (b. February 5, 1956) is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 34 from 2006 to January 7, 2015. Dubas ran in the 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election but withdrew before the Democratic primary.[1][2]
Dubas served on the Fullerton Public Schools Board of Education and the Nance County Planning and Zoning Board.
Biography
Dubas attended Columbus Beauty College in 1975. Her professional experience includes working as a farmer and rancher.[3][4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dubas served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Transportation and Telecommunications, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dubas served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Transportation and Telecommunications |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dubas served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • General Affairs |
| • Natural Resources |
Elections
2014
- See also: Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2014
Dubas ran in the 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election but withdrew before the Democratic primary. [5] After announcing her candidacy, Dubas told the Nebraska Radio Network, “I’ve demonstrated my ability to listen, to reach out to my constituents. I’ve proven that I can win. I represent a very Republican district, but I have proven that I am a senator that listens to all people and that’s willing to work with everybody to move policy forward that works for Nebraskans.”[1] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
In the press conference where she announced her withdrawal, Dubas said, “It was just the stress of running a statewide campaign, being away from home, trying to juggle everything. It is a lot of things that are very demanding and it just got to the point where it was unmanageable.”[2]
Issues
Dubas said taxes, renewable energy, economic development, and infrastructure stood out as key issues in the campaign. On property taxes, Dubas said school districts wouldn't have to increase taxes on local residents if the state provided enough funding for education and avoided passing unfunded mandates to local jurisdictions. Dubas said she wanted Nebraska to pursue renewable energy and infrastructure improvements, including bringing broadband to rural parts of the state. Dubas also said she wanted to promote economic development and workforce training for young people.[1]
Same Sex Marriage
Dubas said she supported same-sex marriage. Dubas' brother came out to her and their family after going through a self-destructive period when he felt he had to keep his sexual orientation a secret. Dubas said that experience changed her and said she wanted to bring attention to the issue of same-sex marriage because there was still fear about coming out in many small Nebraska towns. “I know I represent lots of families across the state who feel like they can't talk about it publicly," Dubas said.[6]
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Dubas was re-elected to the 34th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Brandon Hunnicutt.[7]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 34 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Annette Dubas
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8,021 | |||
| Brandon Hunnicutt | 2,174 | |||
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Dubas won election to the 34th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Greg Senkbile.[8]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 34 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Annette Dubas
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7,084 | |||
| Greg Senkbile | 6,843 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[9]
- National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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- Voices for Children in Nebraska: Legislative Report Card – 103rd Legislature
- Legislators are scored on children's issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 2nd session from January 4 to April 18.
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2011
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In 2011, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 1st session from January 5 to June 8.
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Recent news
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Campaign Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 nebraskaradionetwork.com, "Sen. Dubas says she has the make-up to be the next governor," accessed October 15, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Grand Island Independent, "Dubas drops out of Nebraska governor’s race," November 26, 2013
- ↑ Unicameral Update, "Sen. Dubas juggles farming and public office," January 26, 2008 (dead link)
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedvs - ↑ Omaha, "Democrat Annette Dubas' bid for governor stirs excitement about the race in both parties," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ Journal Star, "A candidate loving her gay brother, supporting marriage for all," accessed October 27, 2013
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2006 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
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