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Ken Schilz
Ken Schilz (b. January 17, 1969) is a former Republican member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 47 from 2009 to 2017.[1]
Schilz did not seek re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Schilz has served on the Nebraska Water Users Board of Directors, the Governor's Platte River Advisory Committee and the Ogallala Planning and Zoning Committee.
Biography
Schilz earned his B.S. in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992. His professional experience includes working as a farmer and supervisor at the McGinley Schilz Company.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schilz served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • General Affairs |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Schilz served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • General Affairs |
| • Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schilz served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Natural Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schilz served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Business and Labor |
| • Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016, for incumbents. Challengers were required to file by March 1, 2016.[3] Incumbent Ken Schilz did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Steve Erdman defeated Karl Elmshaeuser in the Nebraska State Senate District 47 general election.[4][5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Steve Erdman |
67.25% | 10,739 |
| Karl Elmshaeuser | 32.75% | 5,230 |
| Total Votes | 15,969 | |
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | ||
Karl Elmshaeuser and Steve Erdman defeated Peggy Popps and Wendall Gaston in the Nebraska State Senate District 47 primary.[6][7]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 47 Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Karl Elmshaeuser |
28.33% | 2,063 |
| Steve Erdman |
27.04% | 1,969 |
| Peggy Popps | 24.97% | 1,818 |
| Wendall Gaston | 19.66% | 1,432 |
| Total Votes | 7,282 | |
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Schilz won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 47. Schilz was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
2008
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Schilz won election to the 47th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Bernard Fehringer.[10]
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| Ken Schilz
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8,075 | |||
| Bernard Fehringer | 6,341 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13.
- Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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2016
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In 2016, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 2nd session from January 6 to April 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 1st session from January 7 to May 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[11]
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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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Schilz and his wife, Deb, have two children. Schilz is currently involved with a number of committees, including the Keith County Community Foundation Board of Directors, Knights of Columbus, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce, Saint Luke's Catholic Church, Keith County Community Foundation Board, Ogallala Elks Club, Ogallala Planning Commission Board, Water Education Committee for Lake McConaughy Visitors Center, Rotary Club, Keith County Area Development, Keith County Area Development, Western Irrigation District Member, Nebraska Water Users, Nebraska Water Users, Nebraska Cattlemen, and the Boy Scouts of America.[12]
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Profile from the Nebraska Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: Although the Nebraska State Senate elects its members in nonpartisan elections, members of the chamber generally function along party lines when it comes to voting and caucusing. Please see Nebraska State Senate partisan affiliation for more information.
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Senator Ken Schilz's Biography," accessed September 3, 2013
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List for general election," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secetary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Primary Election May 10, 2016," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Unofficial 2012 Primary Results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 47 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Steve Erdman |
