Pat Moulton
Pat Moulton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 8th district | |
| In office January 5, 1965 – December 16, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene Mahoney (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Donald Troudt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1899 |
| Died | December 8, 1970 (aged 71) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lillian E. Johnson (m. 1928) |
| Children | 2 (Susanne, Bruce) |
| Education | University of Nebraska (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
C. F. "Pat" Moulton (January 22, 1899 – December 8, 1970) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 8th district from 1965 to 1969.
Early life
[edit]Moulton was born in Fonda, Iowa, in 1899.[1] He attended the University of Nebraska, receiving his bachelor's degree in m mechanical engineering.[1] He served in the U.S. Army during World War I, and was a high school and adult education teacher.[1] In In 1926, Moulton joined the Nebraska Power Company, which was later acquired by the Omaha Public Power District.[2] He became the general manager of OPPD in 1959, and retired in 1964.[1][3] Following his retirement, he joined the Leo A. Daly Company's power engineering department.[4]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1964, Moulton ran for the legislature from the newly created 8th district.[5] He placed first in the crowded primary, which included fifteen candidates, winning 33 percent of the vote.[6] Moulton advanced to the general election with former Omaha School Board member David Stahmer.[7] Though the race was formally nonpartisan, Moulton was a Republican and Stahmer was a Democrat.[8] Moulton defeated Stahmer in a landslide, receiving 65 percent of the vote to Stahmer's 35 percent.[6]
Moulton ran for re-election to a four-year term in 1966,[9] and was challenged by Clarence Hurlbut, an engineer.[10] In the primary election, Moulton placed first by a wide margin, receiving 81 percent of the vote to Hurlbut's 19 percent.[11] In the general election, he defeated Hurlbut by a wide margin, winning 74 percent of the vote.[11]
In 1969, Moulton resigned from the legislature, citing ill health.[12] Governor Norbert Tiemann appointed Donald Troudt, a candidate to succeed Moulton, as his successor in 1970.[13]
Death
[edit]Moulton died on December 8, 1970.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Nebraska Blue Book 1968 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1969. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Pat Moulton Retiring". Evening World-Herald. January 16, 1964. p. 28. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Ex-OPPD Chief C. F. Moulton Dies". Omaha World-Herald. December 9, 1970. p. 8. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Pat Moulton Plans to Join Daly Firm". Omaha World-Herald. February 27, 1964. p. 8. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Moulton Candidate". Omaha World-Herald. February 21, 1964. p. 53. Retrieved April 29, 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 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Five Douglas Senators Win". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. May 13, 1964. p. 18. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Herman, Dick (November 11, 1964). "Broadened Tax Is Open Contest in Coming Year". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 24. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State Sen. Moulton Seeks Re-Election". Lincoln Star. January 6, 1966. p. 16. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Who's Who in the Primary". Omaha World-Herald. May 1, 1966. p. 20. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1966). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 10, 1966, General Election, November 8, 1966 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Pat Moulton Quits Senate". Omaha World-Herald. December 16, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Two Named Legislators By Tiemann". Omaha World-Herald. February 20, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.