Harry Chronister
Harry Chronister | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 18th district | |
| In office June 22, 1979 – January 7, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | William Hasebroock |
| Succeeded by | Stan Schellpeper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1922 |
| Died | September 16, 2006 (aged 83) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Katherine Coufal (m. 1946) |
| Children | 3 (Mary, Mark, Janet) |
| Education | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology |
| Occupation | Agribusiness, flight instructor |
Harry Chronister (September 30, 1922 – September 16, 2006) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 18th district from 1979 to 1987.
Early career
[edit]Chorister was born in Schuyler, Nebraska, and graduated from Schuyler High School.[1] He attended the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and worked as a flight instructor, and was elected to the Schuyler City Council and on the city school board.[1]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1979, State Senator William Hasebroock died, and Governor Charles Thone appointed Chronister to serve until a special election could be held in 1980, passing over Hasebroock's widow, who requested the appointment.[2] He was sworn in on June 22, 1979.[3]
Chronister ran to serve out the remaining two years of Hasebroock's term in 1980,[4] and was challenged by Schuyler Mayor Jeffrey Pokorny, former Stanton County Sheriff Emil Christensen, and write-in candidate Ron Tuma, a farmer.[5] Chorister placed first in the primary,[6] receiving 37 percent of the vote to Pokorny's 34 percent, and both advanced to the general election.[7] Chronister narrowly defeated Pokorny, winning 51–49 percent.[6][8]
In 1982, Chronister ran for re-election to a full term.[9] He was challenged by Pokorny, in a rematch of their 1980 race, and disbarred attorney Ken Michaelis.[9] Chronister placed first in the primary by a wide margin, receiving 56 percent of the vote to Pokorny's 25 percent and Michaelis's 19 percent.[10] Chronister and Pokorny advanced to the general election again,[11] where Chronister won in a landslide, receiving 61 percent of the vote to Pokorny's 39 percent.[10][12]
Chronister declined to seek re-election in 1986.[13]
Death
[edit]Chorister died on September 16, 2006.[14]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Sasso, Lois A., ed. (1985). Nebraska Blue Book 1984-85 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. p. 271. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Schuyler Man Tabbed For Seat in Legislature". Omaha World-Herald. June 22, 1979. p. 40. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Patrick, ed. (1994). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Eighty-Sixth Legislature, Second Session (PDF). Vol. 1. p. 41–42. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Thompson, David (February 29, 1980). "Newcomers, Incumbents Mix Filings". Omaha World-Herald. p. 6. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Sittler, Dave (May 4, 1980). "Race for 18th district seat could be 'Schuyler Shootout'". Lincoln Star. p. 18. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1980). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 13, 1980, General Election, November 4, 1980 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Chronister to face Pokorny for 18th Legislative Seat". Schuyler Sun. May 15, 1980. p. 1. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Chronister beats Pokorny for Legislative position". Schuyler Sun. November 6, 1980. p. 1. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Two will challenge Chronister for 18th District Legislative seat". Schuyler Sun. March 18, 1982. p. 1. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 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 March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Schuyler men November opponents; Kruse and McLeish in sheriff race". Schuyler Sun. May 13, 1982. p. 1. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Real, Tammy (November 3, 1982). "Senators Goll, Chronister register comfortable wins". Fremont Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Chronister declines bid for 2nd term". Lincoln Star. February 21, 1986. p. 12. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Winter, Abe (September 18, 2006). "Former lawmaker Chronister dies at 83". Omaha World-Herald. p. 5B. Retrieved March 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.