John Overly Peck
John Overly Peck | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 26th district | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – January 1, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | August Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Fred Gottschalk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1900 |
| Died | March 29, 1979 (aged 78) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Riley (m. 1926) |
| Children | 2 (JoAnn, John) |
| Occupation | Banker |
John Overly Peck (August 11, 1900 – March 29, 1979) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 26th district from 1959 to 1963.
Early life
Peck was born in De Kalb, Missouri, in 1900, and graduated from De Kalb High School.[1] He settled in Columbus, Nebraska, where he worked as a banker, serving as the president of the Nebraska Bankers Association.[1][2] Peck was active in the Nebraska Republican Party, serving as U.S. Senator Hugh A. Butler's finance chairman during his 1952 re-election campaign, and as Victor Anderson's campaign manager during his 1956 gubernatorial campaign.[1]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1958, State Senator August Wagner declined to seek re-election, and Peck ran to succeed him in the 26th district, which included Nance and Platte counties.[3] In the nonpartisan primary, he faced farmer George Louis,[4] and placed first, winning 56 percent of the vote to Louis's 44 percent.[5] They advanced to the general election, where Peck narrowly defeated Louis, winning 51–49 percent.[5][6]
Peck ran for re-election in 1960,[7] and was challenged by Louis in a rematch of their 1958 race.[8] In the primary election, Peck placed first over Louis, winning 57 percent,[9] and they advanced to the general election.[10] Peck defeated Louis to win re-election, receiving 55 percent of the vote to Louis's 45 percent.[9][11]
In 1962, Peck ran for re-election,[12] and was re-elected unopposed.[13][14] However, Peck declined to serve his third term, citing a desire to spend time with his family.[15] Governor Frank B. Morrison appointed Fred Gottschalk to serve out Peck's term.[16]
Death
Peck died on March 29, 1979.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 1960 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1961. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- 1 2 "Noted state banking figure John Peck dies in Columbus". Lincoln Star. March 30, 1979. p. 13. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Cheatle, Smith In Race For Commissioner Here". Alliance Times-Herald. April 3, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "George Louis, Columbus, in Unicam Race". Lincoln Star. January 22, 1958. p. 3. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1958). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 13, 1958, General Election, November 4, 1958 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Democrats Show New Strength in Many Up-sets in Tuesday's Voting". Nance County Journal. Fullerton, Nebraska. November 6, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Omahan Files For Governor". York Daily News-Times. February 15, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Congress And Unicam Post Being Sought". Alliance Times-Herald. March 11, 1960. p. 6. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1960). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 10, 1960, General Election, November 8, 1960 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "58 'Rocking Chair' Candidates Are in Finals". Lincoln Evening Journal. May 11, 1960. p. 14. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "At Least Three of 31 State Senate Incumbents Ousted". Kearney Hub. November 10, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "J. O. Peck Files For Re-Election". Lincoln Star. January 31, 1962. p. 13. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Shasteen, Don (March 17, 1962). "Most Active Races to Be for Congress". Omaha World-Herald. p. 46024. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Marsh, Frank (1962). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 15, 1962, General Election, November 6, 1962 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Shasteen, Don (December 27, 1962). "Senator Peck Resigns to Be With His Family". Omaha World-Herald. p. 6. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Columbus Man Peck's Successor". Lincoln Evening Journal. January 1, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.