Lester Harsh
Lester Harsh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 38th district | |
| In office January 5, 1965 – January 5, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Thompson (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Richard Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1910 |
| Died | June 28, 1994 (aged 84) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth "Betty" Mills
(m. 1932) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Nebraska |
| Occupation | Farmer, school teacher |
Lester Harsh (March 13, 1910 – June 28, 1994) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 38th district from 1965 to 1971.
Early life
Harsh was born in Bartley, Nebraska in 1910.[1] He graduated from Bartley High School and attended the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture.[2] Harsh was a farmer and teacher, and served on the Middle Republican Natural Resources District Board of Directors.[2][3]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1966, State Senator Donald Thompson unsuccessfully ran for Lieutenant Governor,[4] and Harsh was elected to succeed him in the 38th district, which included Furnas, Harlan, and Red Willow counties.[5]
Following redistricting in 1966, the district was expanded to include Frontier and Gosper counties.[6] Harsh ran against fellow State Senator Horace C. Crandall, and defeated him by a 59–41 percent margin in the general election.[7][8]
In 1970, Harsh ran for re-election to a third term. In the primary election, he placed third, winning 19 percent of the vote,[9] and was defeated.[10]
Death
Harsh died on June 28, 1994.[3]
References
- ↑ "Lester Harsh, 1910-1994". Nebraska State Historical Society. 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1968 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1969. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Lester Harsh dies in McCook". Lincoln Star. June 29, 1994. p. 32. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Shasteen, Don (May 13, 1964). "Experience, Youth Joined in State Race: It's Burney and Thone, Morrison-Sorenson". Evening World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 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 August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Herman, Dick (February 6, 1966). "Legislative to Change Little, Barring At-Large Election". Lincoln Star. p. 11. Retrieved August 22, 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 August 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Legislative Race In Two Districts Close". Telegraph-Bulletin. North Platte, Nebraska. November 10, 1966. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ 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 August 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Incumbent Senators Roughed by Voters". Omaha World-Herald. May 13, 1970. p. 78. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.