Keith Boughn
Keith Boughn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 21st district | |
| In office January 5, 1977 – December 7, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1925 |
| Died | December 7, 1977 (aged 52) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Maxine M. Nelson (m. 1950) |
| Children | 3 (Colleen, Butch, Kelly) |
| Education | Wayne State College |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Keith Boughn (October 20, 1925 – December 7, 1977) was a Republican politician and teacher from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 21st district in 1977.
Early life
[edit]Boughn was born in Randolph, Nebraska, in 1925, and graduated from Wayne State College.[1] He completed graduate work at Wayne State, Brigham Young University, and the University of Albuquerque, and taught American history at Norfolk High School.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1976, when State Senator Thomas C. Kennedy announced that he would not seek another term, Boughn ran to succeed him in the 21st district, which was based in Madison and Pierce counties.[2][3] Boughn faced agribusinessman J. Paul McIntosh and farmer Arlan Renner in the nonpartisan primary,[4] and placed first, winning 47 percent of the vote to McIntosh's 29 percent and Renner's 24 percent.[5] In the general election, Boughn defeated McIntosh with 54 percent of the vote,[5] one of only two Republican gains in the legislature that year.[6]
Death
[edit]Boughn died on December 3, 1977.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Nebraska Blue Book 1974-1975 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1975. p. 245. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- 1 2 "Keith Boughn Files for Office". The Randolph Times. March 4, 1976. p. 8. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Fight Develops As Three File In 21st District". Lincoln Star. February 26, 1976. p. 7. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Wiltse Only Unicameral Incumbent to Be Ousted". Lincoln Journal. May 12, 1976. p. 23. Retrieved April 8, 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 8, 2026.
- ↑ Piersol, Dick (December 31, 1976). "Session to Get More Democrats". Omaha World-Herald. p. 3. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sen. Boughn Is Dead at 52". Omaha World-Herald. December 8, 1977. p. 52. Retrieved April 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.