LeRoy Louden
LeRoy Louden (b. October 12, 1936) is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 49 from 2003 to 2013.
Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, Louden served on the District 3 Board of Directors (nine years), Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Association; legislative committee, Nebraska Rural Electric Association (six years); Sheridan County School Reorganization Board; secretary, District 119 School Board (30 years); president, Area 11 Nebraska Stockgrowers Association (1986).[1]
Biography
Louden earned his diploma from Saint Agnes Academy and attended Nebraska State Trade School. His professional experience includes working as a cattle rancher and National Weather Service observer.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Louden served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Louden served on these committees:
- Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee
- Revenue Committee
- Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
Elections
2008
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Louden won re-election to the 49th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Michael Jacobson.[2]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 49 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 LeRoy Louden
|
8,973 | |||
| Michael Jacobson | 3,656 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Louden and his wife, Sharon Ann Louden, have six children.[1] Outside of politics, Louden was a member of the Elks Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Nebraska Cattlemen's Association in his hometown of Ellsworth.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- LeRoy Louden on Wikipedia
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Fred Hlava |
Nebraska State Senate District 49 2003-2013 |
Succeeded by John Murante |
