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Scott Price (Nebraska)
Scott Price (b. August 5, 1962) is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 3 from 2009 to 2013.
On September 11, 2013, Price told the Associated Press that he would soon resign in order "to pursue opportunities in the private sector which are more supportive of my family and my goals." His resignation was initially expected in early October, though he submitted his resignation letter, dated October 18, on October 21. Price's resignation became effective on November 1, 2013.[1][2][3][4]
Biography
Price earned his A.A.S. in Weather Technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 2002 and his bachelor's degree in Technology Management from Peru State College in 2004. His professional experience includes working as a small business owner and business development manager for the United States Air Force. Price is a retired United States Air Force non-commissioned officer.[5]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Price served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation and Telecommunications |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Price served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Transportation and Telecommunications |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Price served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • General Affairs |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
Elections
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Price won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 3. Price was unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated Suzanne McNamara in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Scott Price Incumbent |
56% | 6,997 | |
| Nonpartisan | Suzanne McNamara | 44% | 5,490 | |
| Total Votes | 12,487 | |||
2008
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Price won election to the 3rd District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Gail Kopplin.[8]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Price
|
10,203 | |||
| Gail Kopplin | 9,163 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Price and his wife, Jacquie, have three children.[5]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Scott + Price + Nebraska + Senate"
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Campaign Facebook page
- Scott Price on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press, "Nebraska State Senator Says He's Resigning." Retrieved September 12, 2013
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "State Sen. Scott Price confirms he's resigning, cites family demands," September 10, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Sarpy County Sen. Scott Price makes resignation from Nebraska Legislature official," October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Applications taken for 3rd District seat," October 31, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Scott Price," accessed November 18, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 3 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Tommy Garrett |
