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Ira Paine | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 35th district | |
| In office January 5, 1965 – March 8, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Reeves |
| Succeeded by | Don Elrod |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1890 |
| Died | March 8, 1966 (aged 75) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Alice Hart (m. 1916) |
| Children | Elnora |
| Relatives | Bayard H. Paine (cousin) |
| Education | Lackawanna Business College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Ira E. Paine (November 17, 1890 – March 8, 1966) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 35th district from 1965 until his death in 1966.
Early life
[edit]Paine was born in Cairo, Nebraska, in 1890, and grew up in Dalton, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Lackawanna Business College, and upon returning to Nebraska, worked for his family's company, the Paine Monument Company.[2] He and his brother, H. B. Paine, purchased the store from their uncle and became owners of the company.[2] Paine served as president of the company from 1932 until 1964, when it was sold.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1964, Paine announced that he would run for the legislature in the 35th district, which was based entirely in Hall County following redistricting.[2] In the nonpartisan primary, he faced George Burr, an attorney; Don Elrod, a printer for the Grand Island Independent; Sam Stobbe, the former Hall County Sheriff; and former State Senator Walter J. Williams.[3][4]
Paine placed first in the primary, winning 38 percent of the vote to Elrod's 28 percent,[5] and they advanced to the general election. Though the race was formally nonpartisan, Paine was a Republican and Elrod was a Democrat.[6] Paine narrowly defeated Elrod, winning 52–48 percent.[5][6]
On March 8, 1966, Paine died several days after suffering a heart attack.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Nebraska Blue Book 1964 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1965. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Ira Paine Files for Senator". Grand Island Independent. March 6, 1964. p. 3. Retrieved April 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Light Turnout Predicted for Nebraska Primary". Grand Island Independent. May 7, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Don Elrod Files for Unicameral". Grand Island Independent. March 12, 1964. p. 10. Retrieved April 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1964). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1964, General Election, November 3, 1964 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- 1 2 "Paine Is Victor In Tight Chase". Grand Island Independent. November 4, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sen. Paine Succumbs At Age 72". Grand Island Independent. March 8, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved April 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.