Phil Hardenburger
Phil Hardenburger was a 2014 candidate for District 32 of the Nebraska State Senate.
Campaign themes
2014
Hardenburger's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Protect Our State’s Agricultural Resources
- Excerpt: "Agriculture is the backbone of our state’s economy. I will work hard to ensure that our state’s important land and water resources are being utilized efficiently. We need to improve the management of water in agriculture and food systems without compromising the use of water for human and environmental needs."
Prioritize Property Tax Relief
- Excerpt: "Property taxes are simply too high. The loss of aid to cities and counties has put undue pressure on already burdensome property taxes. I will fight to return state aid to cities and counties to relieve that burden. I will also work to promote fair property evaluations."
Promote Meaningful Job Growth
- Excerpt: "Nebraska has a very low unemployment rate and its workers are willing to work hard, which puts us in a great position for growth. But we can do better. I will prioritize the development of jobs that encourage college graduates to stay in their communities. The “brain drain” is a problem in Nebraska’s communities, both urban and rural, and it is necessary that we address this problem by improving our state’s job climate."
Uphold the Value of Education
- Excerpt: "Maintaining a strong education system is the best way to ensure that Nebraska’s children have a fair chance to succeed. From early childhood education to K-12, we must make sure that all children have access to the educational tools that will prepare them to become productive members of society. Higher education, whether through universities or technical schools, must also be affordable and accessible for all Nebraskans."
Elections
2014
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for challengers wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014, two days after the statutory deadline, which fell on a Saturday. Incumbents were required to file for election by February 18, 2014, three days after the statutory deadline, which fell on the Saturday prior to Presidents Day. Phil Hardenburger and Laura Ebke were unopposed in the primary election.[2][3] The race was initially called for Hardenburger, however, the official results found Ebke to have defeated Hardenburger in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent |  Laura Ebke |
50.7% | 6,102 | |
| Independent | Phil Hardenburger | 49.3% | 5,941 | |
| Total Votes | 12,043 | |||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Phil + Hardenburger + Nebraska + Legislature"
See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Phil Hardenburger on Facebook
- Phil Hardenburger on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Hardenburger, "Phil on the Issues," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results: General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 14, 2014
