Horace C. Crandall
Horace C. Crandall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 46th district | |
| In office January 5, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Harold D. Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1896 |
| Died | March 24, 1981 (aged 84) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lucille Davis
(m. 1920, died) |
| Children | 1 (Barbara) |
| Education | University of Nebraska University of Colorado University of Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Horace C. Crandall (June 4, 1896 – March 24, 1981) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 46th district from 1965 to 1967.
Early life
Crandall was born in North Loup, Nebraska, in 1896, and graduated from North Loup High School.[1] He attended the University of Nebraska, University of Colorado, and University of Wisconsin, and taught at the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, serving as the superintendent.[1]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1964, following redistricting, State Senator Dale Erlewine ran for re-election in the newly created 46th district, which included Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Hayes, Hitchcock, and Perkins counties.[2] Crandall ran against Erlewine,[3] and attacked him for his absence from the state legislature,[4] observing, "Had I been a member of the legislature my voting record would have been one of a 'voting senator.'"[3] Crandall was joined in the nonpartisan primary by John Bobinmyer, a former Hitchcock County Commissioner John Bobinmyer.[5] Erlewine placed first in the primary, winning 45 percent of the vote to Crandall's 33 percent and Bobinmyer's 22 percent,[6] and Erlewine and Crandall advanced to the general election.[7] Crandall ultimately defeated Erlewine by a narrow margin, winning 51–49 percent.[6][8] Though the state legislature was elected in nonpartisan elections, Crandall was a registered Republican.[9]
Crandall ran for re-election in 1966 and, following court-ordered redistricting in 1965, ran in the 38th district, which included Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Harlan, and Red Willow counties.[10] He ran against fellow State Senator Lester Harsh, who represented much of the newly created district.[10] In the primary election, Harsh placed first, receiving 56 percent of the vote to Crandall's 44 percent.[11] In the general election, Harsh won by a wide margin, defeating Crandall 59–41 percent.[11][12]
Death
Crandall died on March 24, 1981.[13]
References
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1964 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1965. p. 248. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Walton, Don (April 27, 1964). "13 Legislative Incumbents Face Fight". Lincoln Star. p. 3. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "H. C. Crandall of Curtis Files for Legislative In District No. 46". Grant Tribune-Sentinel. February 6, 1964. p. 6. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Unicameral aspirant Crandall speaks at Commercial Club". Wauneta Breeze. March 26, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Files for Legislature". Culbertson Progress. March 12, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1964). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1964, General Election, November 3, 1964 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Crandall is still in the running for the 46th District". Curtis Enterprise. May 21, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "New-Tax Opponents Get Legislative Edge". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. November 4, 1964. p. 9. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Herman, Dick (November 11, 1964). "Broadened Tax Is Open Contest in Coming Year". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 24. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Herman, Dick (February 6, 1966). "Legislative to Change Little, Barring At-Large Election". Lincoln Star. p. 11. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 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 April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Legislative Race In Two Districts Close". Telegraph-Bulletin. North Platte, Nebraska. November 10, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Horace C. Crandall". North Platte Telegraph. March 26, 1981. p. 6. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.