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Ardel Bengtson
Ardel Bengtson was a 2016 candidate for District 17 of the Nebraska State Senate.
Biography
Bengston's professional experience includes working as a teacher in the South Sioux City School System for 36 years.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Bengtson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "Ardel Bengtson has a Master’s in Education and was an elementary and middle school teacher at South Sioux City Public Schools for 38 years. She received the Golden Apple Award, awarded annually by the Chamber of Commerce, recognizing excellence in teaching. Ardel hopes to focus on better funding for public schools to ensure the best education for our children."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Ardel is committed to reducing local taxes, knowing it is critical that the needs of the district are being included in the state’s budgeting. She will actively seek out state funding to provide for and improve our roads, schools, and businesses, to protect local taxpayers and keep local taxes low. Ardel will be the strong voice in the legislature to stand up for the needs of our communities."
Community
- Excerpt: "Bengtson is long-time civic leader, serving on numerous city and community boards. Currently, she serves on the Citizens Advisory Board for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, South Sioux City Parks Board, South Sioux City Library Board, South Sioux City Design Board, and the committee for the Race for Hope. She is also a member of the Optimist Club and was twice named Optimist of the Year."
Elections
2016
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016, for incumbents. Challengers were required to file by March 1, 2016.[3] Incumbent Dave Bloomfield did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Joni Albrecht defeated Ardel Bengtson in the Nebraska State Senate District 17 general election.[4][5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Joni Albrecht |
60.53% | 6,825 |
| Ardel Bengtson | 39.47% | 4,451 |
| Total Votes | 11,276 | |
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | ||
Joni Albrecht and Ardel Bengtson defeated Louis Benscoter in the Nebraska State Senate District 17 primary.[6][7]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 17 Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Joni Albrecht |
62.59% | 2,977 |
| Ardel Bengtson |
31.46% | 1,496 |
| Louis Benscoter | 5.95% | 283 |
| Total Votes | 4,756 | |
Recent news
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See also
- Nebraska State Senate
- Nebraska State Senate District 17
- Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016
- Nebraska State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ardelbengtson.com, "About Ardel," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ ardelbengtson.com, "Issues," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List for general election," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secetary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Primary Election May 10, 2016," accessed October 14, 2016
