Alois Slepicka
Alois Slepicka | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1937 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | John Mekota |
| Member of the Nebraska State Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 1, 1935 – January 5, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Andy J. Welch |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1875 |
| Died | December 29, 1964 (aged 89) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Antonie Melichor (m. 1895) |
| Occupation | Insurance salesman |
Alois Slepicka (February 13, 1875 – December 29, 1964) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served in the Nebraska State Senate from 1935 to 1937 and as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 23rd district from 1937 to 1939.
Early life
Slepicka was born in Saline County, Nebraska, in 1875, and worked an insurance agent. He served as mayor of Wilber for eight years and was elected to a four-year term as Saline County Clerk.[1][2]
Nebraska State Senate
In 1934, when State Senator Andy J. Welch declined to seek re-election, Slepicka ran to succeed him in the 18th district, which included Saline and Seward counties.[3] He narrowly won the Democratic primary over State Representative Robert C. Vance, receiving 46 percent of the vote to Vance's 42 percent.[4] In the general election, he defeated Republican E. J. Spirk with 54 percent of the vote.[5]
Nebraska Legislature
When the State Senate and State House were consolidated into the unicameral legislature in 1936, Slepicka ran in the newly created 23rd district. He faced a crowded primary that included State Representatives Ben Busboom and Claire Owens, former State Representative Frank Freeouf, and F. E. Craig, Charles McEachran, and James O'Boyle. Owen and Slepicka advanced to the general election,[6] which Slepicka won, defeating Owens with 52 percent of the vote.[7]
Slepicka ran for re-election in 1938, but was defeated in the primary election, winning only 13 percent of the vote.[8][9]
Death
Slepicka died on December 29, 1964.[10]
References
- ↑ Nebraska Blue Book 1938 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1939. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Democratic County Candidates Comprise Representative List". Seward County Independent. Seward, Nebraska. September 20, 1934. p. 3. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Alois Slepicka of Wilber Files for State Senate". Omana Morning Bee-News. January 23, 1934. p. 5. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Swanson, Harry R. (1934). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, Held August 14, 1934 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Swanson, Harry R. (1934). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, General Election, Held November 6, 1934 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Unicameral". Lincoln Star. April 15, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Nebraska Blue Book 1936 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1937. p. 471. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Swanson, Harry R. (1938). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, August 9, 1938, General Election, November 8, 1938 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ "31 Senators Win Bid for Nomination". Evening World-Herald. August 10, 1938. p. 8. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Former Wilber Mayor, Ex-State Senator Is Dead". Lincoln Star. December 30, 1964. p. 14. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.