Gerald Stromer
Gerald Stromer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 36th district | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – January 8, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Leslie Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Ron Cope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1942 |
| Died | October 24, 2020 (aged 77) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Kearney State College (B.A., M.S.) University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Occupation | Counselor, congressional staffer, lobbyist |
Gerald "Jerry" A. Stromer (December 25, 1942 – October 24, 2020) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 36th district from 1971 to 1975.
Early life
Stromer was born in Hastings, Nebraska, in 1942.[1] He attended Kearney State College, graduating with his bachelor's and master's degrees.[1] After graduation, Stromer worked as a counselor at the college and was active in the Nebraska Republican Party, serving as the secretary of the Nebraska Young Republicans.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1966, State Senator Richard Lysinger declined to seek a third term, and Stromer ran to succeed him in the 36th district, which included Buffalo and Hall counties.[3] In the nonpartisan primary, he faced Ralph Lancaster, the superintendent of the Kearney Water Department, and Leslie Robinson, a farmer.[4] Stromer narrowly placed third in the primary, receiving 27 percent of the vote to Lancaster's 30 percent and Robinson's 43 percent,[5] and did not advance to the general election.[6]
Robinson ran for re-election in 1970,[7] and Stromer ran against him.[2] He placed first in the primary election, winning 46 percent of the vote to Robinson's 42 percent and farmer Rudolph Axman's 11 percent.[8][9] Stromer and Robinson proceeded to the general election. On election night, Robinson led Stromer by 19 votes,[10] but after all votes were counted, Stromer led by 26 votes.[11] Robinson requested a recount, which confirmed that Stromer won by 23 votes.[9][12]
1974 congressional campaign
In 1974, Republican Congressman David Martin declined to seek re-election, and Stromer ran in the Republican primary to succeed him in the 3rd district.[13] He faced McCook Mayor Don Blank, rancher Ronald Blauvelt, reverend Gerald Lundby, college instructor Jack Langford, Republican activist Virginia Smith, fellow State Senator J. James Waldron, and insurance salesman Jim Wenger.[14] Stromer ultimately placed third by a narrow margin, receiving 19 percent of the vote to Smith's 21 percent.[15][16]
Post-legislative career
Stromer was named the executive director of the Nebraska Association of County Officials beginning in 1977.[17] In 1978, the executive board of the association requested Stromer's resignation.[18]
In 1979, Stromer moved to Washington, D.C., to join the staff of Republican Congressman Jim Jeffries, who represented Kansas's 2nd district.[19] He later served as a lobbyist for the Synthetic Fuels Corporation and the U.S. Agency for International Development, and served in the office of public liaison at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[20]
Death
Stromer died on October 24, 2020.[21]
References
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1972 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1973. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- 1 2 "Gerald Stromer To Run in 36th". Omaha World-Herald. January 21, 1970. p. 34. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Legislative Position Sought by Stromer". Grand Island Daily Independent. March 2, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Redistricting Puts New Look in Politics". Grand Island Daily Independent. May 5, 1966. p. 7. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ 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 May 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Hinman Defeated, But Camp Wins". Grand Island Daily Independent. May 11, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Robinson Files In 36th District". Omaha World-Herald. January 29, 1970. p. 17. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Several Legislative Races Being Contested in Area". Grand Island Daily Independent. May 7, 1970. p. 29. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1970). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1970, General Election, November 3, 1970 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- ↑ "5 State Senators Ousted from Jobs". Grand Island Daily Independent. November 5, 1970. p. 3. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Recount Is Scheduled At Robinson's Request". Grand Island Daily Independent. November 25, 1970. p. 3. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Stromer Still Winner After Vote Recount". Lincoln Evening Journal. December 3, 1970. p. 6. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sen. Stromer Eyes Congress". Grand Island Daily Independent. January 12, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Barrette, John (May 5, 1974). "Third District Race Wide Open". Sunday Journal and Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1E. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Beermann, Allen J. (1974). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 14, 1974, General Election, November 5, 1974 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Virginia Smith Is Declared 3rd District GOP Winner By 141 Votes; Blank Concedes". Alliance Times-Herald. June 8, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Kotok, C. David (August 26, 1976). "Nichol Out, Stromer In Countywise". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Beeder, David (June 15, 1978). "Dismissal of Stromer May Stop Some Dues". Omaha World-Herald. p. 8. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ex-Legislator Stromer Joins Kansan's Staff". Omaha World-Herald. February 23, 1979. p. 4. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Denney, James (November 24, 1985). "Former State Senn. Stromer Enjoys D.C. History". Magazine of the Midlands. p. 14. Retrieved May 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Gerald "Jerry" Stromer". Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center. 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2026.