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Karl Vogel

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Karl Vogel
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 9th district
In office
January 7, 1947 – January 6, 1959
Preceded bySidney Cullingham
Succeeded byMichael Russillo
Personal details
Born1884 (1884)
Chelsea, Michigan
DiedFebruary 9, 1959(1959-02-09) (aged 74–75)
Omaha, Nebraska
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Celina Wood
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(m. 1913)​
Children3
EducationUniversity of Michigan
OccupationEngineer, business executive

Karl Eugen Vogel (1884 – February 9, 1959) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 9th district from 1947 to 1959.

Early life

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Vogel was born in Chelsea, Michigan, in 1884, and graduated from Chelsea High School.[1] He attended the University of Michigan, graduating from the College of Engineering.[1] Vogel worked as an engineer, and in 1911, he moved to Omaha, Nebraska, and was one of the founders of the Omaha Steel Works.[2] Vogel was the superintendent of the plant and retired in 1946.[2]

Nebraska Legislature

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In 1946, State Senator Sidney Cullingham ran for re-election,[3] and Vogel challenged him in the 9th district.[4] In the nonpartisan primary, Vogel placed first, winning 42 percent of the vote to Cullingham's 33 percent,[5] and they advanced to the general election.[6] Several months prior to the election, Cullingham withdrew from the election, citing his need to focus on his business interests.[7] Jewelry salesman Jerome McGargill, who placed third in the primary, replaced Cullingham on the general election ballot.[8] Vogel defeated McCargill in a landslide, winning 69 percent of the vote to McCargill's 31 percent.[5]

Vogel ran for re-election in 1948,[9] and was challenged by salesman Edmund Caldwell.[10] In the primary election, Vogel placed first with 63 percent of the vote, and in the general election, defeated Caldwell by an identical margin.[11]

In 1950, Vogel sought a third term.[12] He faced a crowded field of opponents, with Caldwell, attorney Paul Manhart, businessman Homer Rose, and insurance agent Robert Wear all filing to run against him.[13] He received 47 percent of the vote in the primary election, and advanced to the general election with Wear, who placed second with 17 percent.[14] Vogel defeated Wear by a landslide, receiving 63 percent of the vote to Wear's 37 percent.[14]

Vogel ran for a fourth term in 1952,[15] and was opposed by insurance agent William Thayer.[16] Vogel won 69 percent of the vote in the primary election to Thayer's 31 percent, and defeated him with 67 percent of the vote in the general election.[17]

In 1954, he sought a fifth term,[18] and was challenged by Merrill Hewitt, an advertising executive and former political science prfoessor.[19] Vogel won 69 percent of the vote in the primary election to Hewitt's 31 percent, and they advanced to the general election.[20] One month before the general election, however, Hewitt withdrew from the race,[21] and Vogel was re-elected unopposed.[20]

Vogel ran for re-election to a sixth term in 1956.[22] He was challenged by high school teacher Verna Dillow, real estate broker Owen Giles, accountant John McKernan, and Creighton law student Arthur O'Leary.[23] Vogel won 43 percent of the vote in the primary and proceeded to the general election with Dillow, who won 18 percent of the vote and narrowly defeated O'Leary for second place.[24] Vogel ultimately defeated Dillow, winning 54 percent of the vote to her 46 percent,[24] one of the closest legislative elections in metropolitan Omaha.[25]

In 1958, Vogel ran for re-election,[26] and was opposed by salesman Marcus Joffe.[27] Vogel received 80 percent of the vote in the primary election to Joffe's 20 percent.[28] In the general election, Vogel defeated Joffe in a landslide, winning his seventh term, 71–29 percent.[28]

On December 30, 1958, Vogel announced that he would not take his seat in the legislature, and would resign on January 6, 1959, citing his ill health.[29]

Death

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Vogel died on February 9, 1959.[30]

References

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  1. 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1956 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1957. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Karl E. Vogel to 'Withdraw'". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. January 30, 1946. p. 2. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Cullingham to seek re-election". Lincoln Evening Journal. January 14, 1946. p. 2. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Vogel For Unicameral". Lincoln Star. April 3, 1946. p. 2. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1946). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, June 11, 1946, General Election, November 5, 1946 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Omaha Legislator Ryan Loses Political Fight: Sidney Cullingham Wins Renomination; Trails Karl Vogel". Lincoln Star. June 12, 1946. p. 4. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Cullingham's Name Is Off". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. September 21, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Cullingham's Name Stricken". Lincoln Evening Journal. September 21, 1946. p. 2. Retrieved May 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Senator Vogel Files". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. February 7, 1948. p. 3. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Who's Who in the Primary". Omaha World-Herald. April 4, 1948. p. 10. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ Marsh, Frank (1948). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, April 13, 1948, General Election, November 2, 1948 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ "State Senator Vogel Will Seek Third Term". Omaha World-Herald. June 14, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ↑ "Who's Who in Legislative Races Here". Omaha World-Herald. July 30, 1950. p. 22. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1950). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, August 8, 1950, General Election, November 7, 1950 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2 State Senators Complete Filings". Omaha World-Herald. January 22, 1952. p. 8. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ↑ "Who's Who in the Primary". Omaha World-Herald. March 23, 1952. p. 18. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ↑ Marsh, Frank (1952). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, April 1, 1952, General Election, November 4, 1952 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Vogel Files For Unicameral". Lincoln Evening Journal. June 19, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ↑ "Who's Who in the Primary". Evening World-Herald. July 30, 1954. p. 11. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1954). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, August 10, 1954, General Election, November 2, 1954 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Omahan Quits Legislative Race". Lincoln Evening Journal. October 6, 1954. p. 21. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ↑ "State Senator Vogel Files for Re-Election". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. March 6, 1956. p. 25. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ↑ "List of Candidates". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. May 5, 1956. p. 6. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  24. 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1956). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 15, 1956, General Election, November 6, 1956 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Six Returned to Legislature". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. November 7, 1956. p. 4. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. ↑ "Vogel Seeks Re-Election". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. March 5, 1958. p. 32. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  27. ↑ "Salesman Joffe Files for Legislature Race". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. March 29, 1958. p. 6. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1958). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 13, 1958, General Election, November 4, 1958 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Karl Vogel Resigns Seat in Legislature". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. December 30, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  30. ↑ "Illness Claims Karl Vogel, 75". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. February 9, 1959. p. 30. Retrieved May 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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