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Dave Wordekemper
Dave Wordekemper (Republican Party) is a member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 15. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.
Wordekemper ran for election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 15. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Dave Wordekemper was born in West Point, Nebraska. He graduated from West Point Central Catholic High School in 1984. He earned an associate degree in fire science from Virginia Western Community College in 1993. His career experience includes working as a firefighter/paramedic.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 15
Dave Wordekemper defeated Roxie Kracl in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dave Wordekemper (Nonpartisan) | 52.7 | 9,164 |
 | Roxie Kracl (Nonpartisan)  | 47.3 | 8,218 | |
| Total votes: 17,382 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 15
Dave Wordekemper and Roxie Kracl defeated Anthony Hanson, Scott Thomas, and Peter Mayberry in the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 15 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave Wordekemper (Nonpartisan) | 43.7 | 3,142 |
| ✔ | | Roxie Kracl (Nonpartisan) | 25.2 | 1,811 |
| Anthony Hanson (Nonpartisan) | 18.9 | 1,360 | ||
| Scott Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 6.2 | 448 | ||
 | Peter Mayberry (Nonpartisan) | 5.9 | 425 | |
| Total votes: 7,186 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lynne Walz (D) |
Nebraska State Senate District 15 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
