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Steve Lathrop
Steve Lathrop (Democratic Party) was a member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office on January 9, 2019. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Lathrop ran for election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 12. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Lathrop represented District 12 of the state Senate from 2007 to 2015. In the 2013-2014 session, Lathrop served on the Executive Board. Lathrop did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Lathrop earned his bachelor's and J.D. degrees from Creighton University in 1979 and 1981, respectively.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Lathrop was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Lathrop was assigned to the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lathrop served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Business and Labor, Chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lathrop served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • Business and Labor, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lathrop served on the following committees:
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Judiciary |
| • Urban Affairs |
Issues
Initiative rights
Lathrop voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2022
Steve Lathrop did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 12
Steve Lathrop defeated incumbent Merv Riepe in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Lathrop (Nonpartisan) | 55.8 | 7,030 |
 | Merv Riepe (Nonpartisan) | 44.2 | 5,559 | |
| Total votes: 12,589 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 12
Steve Lathrop and incumbent Merv Riepe advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 12 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Lathrop (Nonpartisan) | 53.5 | 2,658 |
| ✔ | | Merv Riepe (Nonpartisan) | 46.5 | 2,313 |
| Total votes: 4,971 | |||
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2014
Lathrop considering a bid for U.S. Senate in the 2014 elections. Freshman Senator Mike Johanns plans to vacate his seat upon completion of his current term, leaving both seats open.[2][3][4]
Before Johanns announced he would not seek re-election in 2014, Lathrop was already discussing a run for Congress. "People have talked about that. I’ve had some people talk to me about it," he said in Nov. 2012.[5]
Lathrop was considering a bid for Governor of Nebraska but announced on August 9, 2013, that he would not be seeking the gubernatorial position. Gov. Dave Heineman is term-limited from running for re-election in 2014.[6]
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Lathrop was re-elected to the 12th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Lanthrop ran unopposed in the general election.[7]
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Lathrop won election to the 12th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Jean Stothert.[8]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Steve Lathrop
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5,073 | |||
| Jean Stothert | 5,059 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 20.
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2021
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In 2021, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[9]
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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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Lathrop was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska on April 1, 1957. He is currently married with four children and is known to be Catholic.
See also
- Nebraska State Senate
- Legislature Committees
- Nebraska state legislative districts
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Nebraska State Senate elections, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ The New York Times, "Republican Senator From Nebraska Won’t Run in 2014" February 18, 2013
- ↑ World Herald-Bureau, "Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014," November 13, 2012
- ↑ World Herald-Bureau, "Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014," November 13, 2012
- ↑ Nebraska Watchdog, "Lathrop isn’t ruling out congressional race," November 27, 2012
- ↑ KTIV, Nebraska Sen. Steve Lathrop will not run for governor, August 9, 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 Merv Riepe |
Nebraska State Senate District 12 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Merv Riepe (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 12 2007-2015 |
Succeeded by Merv Riepe |
