Dennis Utter
Dennis Utter was a member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 33 from 2008 until his death on December 27, 2011.
Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, Sen. Utter was mayor of McCook, NE.
Biography
Utter graduated from the Colorado School of Banking, earned his B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Wyoming in 1961 and earned his M.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Wyoming in 1964. His professional experience included work as a retired bank executive and as a farm manager for First National Bank and Trust Company from 1961 to 1963.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Utter served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Utter served on these committees:
Elections
2008
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Utter won election to the 33rd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Chuck Shoemaker.[2]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dennis Utter
|
7,442 | |||
| Chuck Shoemaker | 6,881 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Utter and his wife, Kathryn, have three children. Utter was involved with a number of organizations, including the Adams County Senior Servies, Kenesaw Community Club, Kenesaw Public Schools Foundation, Mary Lanning Healthcare Foundation, Nebraska Bankers Association, Nebraska Bankers Association/American Bankers Association and the University of Nebraska Medical Center Board of Councilors.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 33 2009–2012 |
Succeeded by Les Seiler |
