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Rex Haberman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 44th district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 4, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Parks |
| Succeeded by | Owen Elmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1924 |
| Died | April 1, 1999 (aged 75) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Phyllis L. Kavan (m. 1948) |
| Children | 4 (Mary Lou, George, Rex II, Phillip) |
| Education | University of Nebraska Colorado State University |
| Occupation | Farm management, photographer |
Rex Haberman (January 23, 1924 – April 1, 1999) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 44th district from 1979 to 1995.
Early life
[edit]Haberman was born in 1924, in Friend, Nebraska, and graduated from Friend High School.[1] Haberman attended the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University, and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.[2] He worked as a photographer and a farm manager, and later served on the Imperial City Council and the Adams County Board of Supervisors.[1]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1978, State Senator Jack Mills declined to seek re-election, and Haberman ran to succeed him in the 44th district, which was based in western Nebraska and included Arthur, Chase, Deuel, Dundy, Garden, Hitchcock, Keith, and Perkins counties.[2] In the nonpartisan primary, he faced former State Senator Ramey Whitney.[3] Haberman narrowly placed first over Whitney in the primary, receiving 53 percent of the vote to Whitney's 47 percent.[4][5] In the general election, Haberman defeated Whitney, winning 55–45 percent.[4][6]
Haberman ran for re-election in 1982, and was re-elected unopposed.[7][8] He sought a third term in 1986,[9] He was challenged by Sandra Grothman McDermott, an agribusiness executive,[10] and placed first in the primary by a wide margin, receiving 66 percent of the vote to McDermott's 34 percent.[11][12] However, on August 7, 1986, McDermott dropped out of the race, citing personal reasons,[13] and Haberman was re-elected unopposed in the general election.[14][11]
In 1990, Haberman ran for a fourth term, and was challenged by attorney Judith Owens.[15] He only narrowly placed first in the primary, receiving 54 percent of the vote to Owens's 46 percent.[16][17] They advanced to the general election, where Haberman defeated Owens, winning 53–47 percent.[16][18]
Following redistricting, State Senator Owen Elmer, who represented the 38th district, was moved into the 44th district, and he ran for re-election there in 1994.[19] Haberman declined to seek a fifth term, instead opting to retire from the legislature.[20]
Death
[edit]Haberman died April 1, 1999.[21]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Meyer, Judy A., ed. (1993). Nebraska Blue Book 1993-93 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- 1 2 "Imperial cattleman to seek unicam seat". North Platte Telegraph. February 7, 1978. p. 2. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "8 outstate senators facing challenges". Grand Island Independent. May 4, 1978. p. 11. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1978). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 9, 1978, General Election, November 7, 1978 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Harsh found primary easier than Whitney". North Platte Telegraph. May 13, 1978. p. 13. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ King, Larry (November 9, 1978). "Narrow Races Mark Wins in Legislature". Omaha World-Herald. p. 6. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Filing deadline holds few surprises". Fremont Tribune. March 15, 1982. p. A7. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Beermann, Allen J. (1982). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 11, 1982, General Election, November 2, 1982 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Sen. Haberman files for re-election". Lincoln Star. February 25, 1986. p. 7. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hull, Cheryl (March 12, 1986). "Grant resident files for Legislature". North Platte Telegraph. p. 5. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1986). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 13, 1986, General Election, November 4, 1986 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ Cordes, Henry J. (May 14, 1986). "Ewing Veterinarian Tops DeCamp by 2-to-1 Edge". Omaha World-Herald. p. 11. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Candidate Withdraws From 44th District Race". Omaha World-Herald. August 8, 1986. p. 46. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Two area senators face re-election battles". North Platte Telegraph. November 2, 1986. p. 12A. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Attorney Judith Owens Files for Legislative Seat". Omaha World-Herald. March 11, 1990. p. 22. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1990). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1990, General Election, November 6, 1990 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Abboud, Stroh Advance in District 12". Omaha World-Herald. May 16, 1990. p. 14. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Incumbent State Sen. Langford Defeated". Omaha World-Herald. November 7, 1990. p. 20. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "7 senators running unchallenged". North Platte Telegraph. March 12, 1994. p. 46024. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Haberman Declines To Seek Fifth Term". Omaha World-Herald. January 20, 1994. p. 18. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Former state senator dies". Grand Island Independent. April 3, 1999. p. 6-A. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.