John Wightman
John Wightman (b. October 2, 1938) was a member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 36 from 2006 to January 7, 2015. He served as an Executive Board Chair. Wightman did not seek re-election in 2014.
Wightman also served as mayor of Lexington; a member of the Lexington Planning Commission and Lexington City Council; and a director of the Lexington Council of Economic Development.
Biography
Wightman earned his B.S. in education from Kearney State College in 1959 and his J.D. from the University of Nebraska in 1963. His professional experience included working as an attorney.[1]
On September 16, 2012, Wightman suffered a moderate stroke and was subsequently hospitalized. Previous health issues included three knee replacements and an infection that kept him out of a portion of the legislative session in 2011.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wightman served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wightman served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wightman served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Wightman was re-elected to the 36th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Wightman ran unopposed in the general election.[3]
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Wightman won election to the 36th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Dick Pierce.[4]
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 John Wightman
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5,623 | |||
| Dick Pierce | 4,552 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[5]
- National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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- 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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Personal
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Wightman and his wife, Janet Hyde, had three children. Wightman was involved with the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Bar Foundation, Dawson Area Development, Lexington Community Foundation, Dawson County Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Wightman served on the Lexington Planning Commission and the Lexington Council of Economic Development.
Wightman passed away on January 5, 2017.[6]
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Senator John Wightman's Biography." September 3, 2013
- ↑ www.nptelegraph.com, "Nebraska legislator hospitalized after stroke," 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
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
- ↑ Reynolds Love Funeral Home, "John Milton Wightman," accessed July 22, 2022
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 36 2007–January 7, 2015 |
Succeeded by Matt Williams |
