Dave Pankonin
Dave Pankonin (b. December 1, 1951) is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 2 from 2006 to October 7, 2011. On August 31, 2011, Pankonin announced his resignation from the Nebraska Unicameral, citing more time needed with his family's agricultural equipment dealership as well as additional responsibilities at the Home State Bank in Louisville.[1]
Pankonin began his political experience as a member on the Louisville Public Schools Board and the Louisville City Council in 2000. He left the city council in 2003 to become Mayor of Louisville, Nebraska until 2006, in the year which he was elected a Nebraskan senator.[2]
Biography
Pankonin graduated from Louisville High School, earned his Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska in 1974 and attended the M.B.A. program at Northwestern University from 1974 to 1975. His professional experience includes serving as the president and owner of Pankonin's, Incorporated.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pankonin served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pankonin served on these committees:
- Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee
Issues
Voting
Pankonin voted in favor in Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[3]
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Pankonin was re-elected to the 2nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Nate Louderback.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 2 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dave Pankonin
|
6,853 | |||
| Nate Louderback | 2,183 | |||
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Pankonin won election to the 2nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Jerry Bond.[5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 2 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dave Pankonin
|
7,932 | |||
| Jerry Bond | 3,538 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Pankonin was one of thirteen State Senators in the Nebraska Unicameral that endorsed her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[6]
Personal
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Pankonin was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 1, 1951, and raised in Louisville, Nebraska. He is married to Lori Pankonin. Pankonin was involved with a number of organizations, including the Cass County Historical Society, Home State Bank, Louisville Care Center Advisory Board, Louisville First United Methodist Church, Louisville Public Library Board, Nebraska United Methodist Church Council on Finance and Administration, Nebraska United Methodist Foundation and the College of Business Administration Alumni Association, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.[2]
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Journal Star, "District 2 state senator resigns," August 31, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Dave Pankonin," accessed November 17, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ www.1011now.com, "Sen. Deb Fischer Announces Endorsements from 13 Neb. State Senators," accessed May 13, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 2 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Paul Lambert |
