L. K. Emry
L. K. Emry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 26th district | |
| In office April 22, 1978 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Wally Barnett |
| Succeeded by | Don Wesely |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1911 |
| Died | March 30, 1992 (aged 81) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Norma |
| Occupation | Railroad machinist, lobbyist |
Louis Knar "L. K." Emry (February 20, 1911 – March 30, 1992) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 26th district from 1978 to 1979.
Early life
Emry was born in Panama, Nebraska, in 1911, and attended Panama Public High School and the University of Nebraska.[1] He worked as a machinist for the Burlington Railroad in Havelock.[2] Emry was a leader in the Lincoln-area labor movement, serving as the president of the Lincoln Central Labor Union and as a union lobbyist.[2][3]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1964, following redistricting, Emry ran for the Nebraska Legislature in the 26th district, which was based in Lancaster County.[1] He faced six opponents in the nonpartisan primary election,[3] and ultimately placed fourth, winning 11 percent of the vote to John E. Knight's 39 percent and James Studnicka's 20 percent.[4]
Following the resignation of State Senator Wally Barnett in 1978 to serve as state fire marshal, Governor J. James Exon appointed Emry to serve out the remainder of Barnett's term.[5] Emry was sworn in on April 22, 1978,[6] and declined to seek re-election, instead opting to support Don Wesely.[7]
Death
Emry died on March 30, 1992.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Emry Seeking Unicam Seat". Lincoln Star. January 16, 1964. p. 3. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Former senator, labor advocate Emry dies". Lincoln Star. March 31, 1992. p. 10. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Walton, Don (April 23, 1964). "7 Candidates Competing For 26th Legislative District Seat". Lincoln Star. p. 18. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ 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 5, 2026.
- ↑ "L. K. Emry appointed to Unicam". Sunday Journal and Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. April 23, 1978. p. 1B. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Patrick J., ed. (1978). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Eighty-Fifth Legislature, First Special Session (PDF). Vol. 1. p. 4. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ Hills, Regina J. (July 1, 1978). "Brief career ahead for newest senator". Lincoln Journal. p. 5. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.