John Harms
John Harms (b. February 17, 1940) is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 48 from 2006 to January 7, 2015. Harms did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Harms earned his B.S. and M.S. in Education from Chadron State College in 1962 and 1966, respectively, and his Ed.D. from Montana State University in 1975. Now retired, his professional experience includes working as a teacher and college-level administrator.
Harms began his professional experience in 1962 as a high school teacher for Gering Public School. He left in 1965 and a year later, in 1966, he worked as a graduate assistant for Chadron State College. That same year, he began working as the director of housing and financial aid until 1968. In 1968, he became Dean of Students for Northeastern Nebraska College until 1970, in which year he became the Dean of Instruction for the same institution. His work at Northeastern Nebraska College ended in 1972 when he became the Dean of Instruction at Northeast Technical College until 1973. In that year, Harms became president of McCook Community College for three years. From 1976 to 2006, John Harms worked as president of Western Nebraska Community College.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harms served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harms served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harms served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Harms was re-elected to the 48th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Harms ran unopposed in the general election.[2]
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006'
On November 7, 2006, Harms won election to the 48th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating George Schlothauer.[3]
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 John Harms
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5,840 | |||
| George Schlothauer | 4,220 | |||
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[4]
- National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- 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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Endorsement
2011
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Harms was one of 13 members of the Nebraska Unicameral to endorse her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[5]
Personal
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Harms and his wife, Pat, have three children. Harms has been involved with the American Association of Community Colleges, American Vocational Association, Association of Community College Trustees, Rotary, Eagles, Elks, Masons, Moose, and Scottish Rite. Harms has served on Greater Nebraska Workforce Investment Board, Nebraska Children's and Family Foundation, Nebraska Rural Development Commission, Nebraska Educational Television Council for Higher Education, Community Health Charities, Nebraska Foundation for Humanities, Combined Health Agencies of Nebraska Leadership Council, and the National League for Nursing Council.[1]
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
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Senator John N. Harms's Biography," accessed September 3, 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
- ↑ 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 48 2007–January 7, 2015 |
Succeeded by John Stinner, Sr. |
