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Patricia Timm
Patricia Timm was a member of the Nebraska State Board of Education, representing District 5 from 2004 to 2021. Timm was first appointed to the board to fill a vacancy in 2004. She resigned on October 8, 2021, citing health issues.[1]
Biography
Timm's professional experience includes working as a kindergarten teacher and an art teacher. She has also served as a member of the Beatrice Public Schools District Fifteen Board of Education.[1]
Education
- B.A. in elementary education - Kearney State College
Political career
Nebraska State Board of Education (2004-2021)
Timm was first appointed to the board by Gov. Mike Johanns (R) to fill a vacancy. She was elected to a full term in 2006 and re-elected in 2010 and 2014. On January 6, 2017, Timm was elected to a one-year term as the board's president.[2] Timm resigned on October 8, 2021, citing health issues.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 5
Incumbent Patricia Timm defeated Maris Bentley in the general election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Patricia Timm (Nonpartisan) | 63.1 | 38,800 |
| Maris Bentley (Nonpartisan) | 36.9 | 22,713 | ||
| Total votes: 61,513 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 5
Incumbent Patricia Timm and Maris Bentley advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 5 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Timm (Nonpartisan) | 70.2 | 21,273 |
| ✔ | Maris Bentley (Nonpartisan) | 29.8 | 9,023 | |
| Total votes: 30,296 | |||
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2014
| Nebraska State Board of Education District 5, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Patricia Timm Incumbent |
57.9% | 27,923 | |
| Christine Lade | 42.1% | 20,291 | |
| Total Votes | 48,214 | ||
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | |||
2010
| Nebraska State Board of Education District 5, 2010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Patricia H. Timm Incumbent |
100% | 41,186 | |
| Total Votes | 41,186 | ||
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | |||
2006
| Nebraska State Board of Education District 5, 2006 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Patricia H. Timm Incumbent |
57.1% | 33,694 | |
| Alan Jacobsen | 42.9% | 25,279 | |
| Total Votes | 58,973 | ||
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | |||
See also
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Stephen A. Scherr |
Nebraska State Board of Education District 5 2004–2021 |
Succeeded by NA |
