Howard Lamb
Howard Lamb | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1977 – January 6, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Otho Kime |
| Succeeded by | Jim Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1924 |
| Died | November 24, 2015 (aged 91) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Jo Kellenbarger (m. 1949) |
| Children | 2 (Philip, David) |
| Education | University of Nebraska (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Farmer-rancher |
Howard A. Lamb (October 8, 1924 – November 24, 2015) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 43rd district from 1977 to 1993.
Early life
[edit]Lamb was born in Bassett, Nebraska, in 1924.[1] He graduated from Rock County High School,[1] and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.[2] He attended the University of Nebraska, receiving his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering in 1949.[1][2] He was a farmer and rancher in Anselmo, and served on the Anselmo-Merna Board of Education and on the Custer Public Power District Board of Directors.[1][2]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1976, Lamb announced that he would run for the state legislature from the 43rd district, which included Blaine, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Hooker, Keya Paha, Logan, McPherson, Rock, and Thomas counties.[2] Incumbent State Senator Otho Kime declined to seek re-election,[3] and ran against Vaughn Helberg, Leonard Pelc, and Lawrence Peterson, all of whom were fellow farmers, in the nonpartisan primary.[4] Lamb placed first in the primary by a wide margin, winning 50 percent of the vote to Peterson's 27 percent, Helberg's 14 percent, and Pelc's 9 percent.[5][6] In the general election, Lamb defeated Peterson in a landslide, winning 72–28 percent.[5][7]
Lamb ran for re-election in 1980,[8] and was re-elected unopposed.[9][10]
In 1984, Lamb ran for re-election to a third term, and was challenged by mail carrier Karl Kemp.[11] He placed first in the primary, receiving 82 percent of the vote to Kemp's 18 percent.[12] They advanced to the general election,[13] where Lamb defeated Kemp, 79–21 percent.[12][14]
Lamb ran for a fourth term in 1988.[15] He was challenged by Jeff Kirkpatrick, a high school substitute teacher and coach.[16] In the primary, Lamb placed first, winning 67 percent of the vote to Kirkpatrick's 33 percent.[17] In the general election, Lamb defeated Kirkpatrick with 57 percent of the vote,[17] a margin that observers noted was "closer than expected."[18]
In 1991, Lamb announced that he would not seek a fifth term in 1992.[19]
Death
[edit]Lamb died on November 24, 2015.[20]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Fraass, Robert H., ed. (1991). Nebraska Blue Book 1991-92 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Howard Lamb files for Legislature seat". Howard County Tribune. Mullen, Nebraska. January 8, 1976. p. 1. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Howard, Edward (January 22, 1976). "Senators Reveal Election Plans". Omaha World-Herald. p. 35. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Howard, Edward (April 21, 1976). "7 Senators To Retire From Ucam". Alliance Times-Herald. p. 14. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1976). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 11, 1976, General Election, November 2, 1976 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Wiltse Is Retiring After Finishing 3rd". Omaha World-Herald. May 13, 1976. p. 7. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lamb is easy winner in 43rd District race". North Platte Telegraph. November 3, 1976. p. 4. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sen. Lamb to Make Bid for Re-election". Omaha World-Herald. January 17, 1980. p. 6. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ 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 April 16, 2026.
- ↑ Thompson, David (March 15, 1980). "Last-Minute Filings Assure Contests". Omaha World-Herald. p. 6. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State senate candidates differ on how to lighten tax burden". North Platte Telegraph. April 27, 1984. p. 3. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1984). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1984, General Election, November 6, 1984 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ Schreiner, Bruce (May 16, 1984). "Unicam incumbents carry day at polls". Grand Island Independent. p. 8. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lamb leads challenger; eastern senator loses statehouse seat". North Platte Telegraph. November 7, 1984. p. 3. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sen. Lamb files for re-election". North Platte Telegraph. January 6, 1988. p. 2. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Kirkpatrick will seek in 43rd District". Kearney Hub. January 14, 1988. p. 3. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1988). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 10, 1988, General Election, November 8, 1988 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ Cordes, Henry J. (November 9, 1988). "Election Returns Force Retirement on Some Outstate Legislators". Omaha World-Herald. p. 13. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Howard Lamb retiring from Legislature". North Platte Telegraph. December 11, 1991. p. 3. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hammel, Paul (November 27, 2015). "Lawmaker 'epitome of a citizen legislator'". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1B. Retrieved April 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.