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Russ Karpisek
Russ Karpisek (b. July 20, 1966) is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 32 from 2006 to January 7, 2015. Karpisek served as an Executive Board member. Karpisek did not seek re-election in 2014.
Karpisek served as Mayor of Wilber from 1994 to 2006.
Biography
Karpisek earned his B.S. in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1989. His professional experience includes working as a crop insurance agent and the owner and operator of Karpisek's Meat Market.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Karpisek served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • General Affairs, Chair |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems |
| • Urban Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Karpisek served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • General Affairs, Chair |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Karpisek served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • General Affairs |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Nebraska Retirement Systems |
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
Karpisek ran for re-election to the 32nd District seat in 2010. He was unopposed. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
On November 2, 2010, Karpisek was re-elected to the 32nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Karpisek ran unopposed in the general election.[3]
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Karpisek won election to the 32nd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Rob Schwab.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 32 (2006) | ||||
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 Russ Karpisek
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7,173 | |||
| Ron Schwab | 4,989 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- 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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Karpisek and his wife, Jill Chaloupka, have two children. Karpisek has been involved with the Nebraska Association of Meat Processors, Wilber Area Community Foundation, Wilber-Clatonia Alumni Band, Wilber Czech Cemetery Board, Wilber Lions Club and the Wilber Sportsman Club.[2]
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
- ↑ Unicameral Update, "Karpisek brings hometown perspective to Legislature," accessed January 26, 2008 (dead link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Senator Russ Karpisek's Biography," accessed September 3, 2013
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 32 2007–January 7, 2015 |
Succeeded by Laura Ebke |
