Martin Kahle
Martin Kahle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 37th district | |
| In office January 5, 1977 – October 2, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Jerry D. Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1916 |
| Died | October 2, 1984 (aged 68) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Faye Larson (m. 1939) |
| Children | 4 (Ronald, Alton, Sharilyn, LaNita) |
| Occupation | Farmer-stockman, agribusiness |
Martin Kahle (April 6, 1916 – October 2, 1984) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 37th district from 1977 until his death in 1984.
Early life
Kahle was bron in Kearney, Nebraska, in 1916.[1] He graduated from Newark High School and worked as a farmer.[1] Kahle served on the Kearney County Board of Supervisors from 1969 to 1977,[1] and was appointed by Governor J. James Exon to the Nebraska State Environmental Control Council in 1975.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1976, Kahle ran for the legislature to succeed State Senator Gary Anderson in the 37th district, which included Buffalo, Franklin, Kearney, Nuckolls, and Webster counties.[3] In the nonpartisan primary, Kahle faced former State Senator Richard Ely and activist Frances Ohmstede.[4] Kahle placed first in the primary, winning 44 percent of the vote to Ely's 35 percent.[5] They both advanced to the general election, where Kahle defeated Ely, 54–46 percent.[5]
Kahle ran for a second term in 1980.[6] He faced no opponents and won his second term unopposed.[7][8]
In 1984, Kahle sought a third term, and was challenged by farmer Jerry D. Miller.[9] Kahle placed first in the primary over Miller by a wide margin, winning 65 percent of the vote to Miller's 35 percent.[10] One month prior to the general election, on October 2, 1984, Kahle died.[11] Though his name remained on the ballot, Miller won in a landslide, winning 74–26 percent.[10][12]
References
- 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 1982-1983 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1983. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Environmental Control Unit Posts Filled". Lincoln Evening Journal. July 7, 1975. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Kahle Finishes Filing For Seat in Unicameral". Kearney Hub. February 27, 1976. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Late filings assure races; other slots remain open". Superior Express. March 11, 1976. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1976). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 11, 1976, General Election, November 2, 1976 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Martin Kahle seeks 2nd term". Sunday Journal and Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. January 6, 1980. p. 36. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Beermann, Allen J. (1980). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 13, 1980, General Election, November 4, 1980 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Thompson, David (March 15, 1980). "Last-Minute Filings Assure Contests". Omaha World-Herald. p. 6. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Davenport farmer seeks Kahle's Unicameral seat". Superior Express. March 22, 1984. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1984). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1984, General Election, November 6, 1984 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "State Senators Mourn Loss Of Kearney's Martin Kahle". Omaha World-Herald. October 4, 1984. p. 70. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Miller is senator for 37th district". Kearney Hub. November 7, 1984. p. 6. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.