Matt Wylie
Matt Wylie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 27th district | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – May 18, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | John G. Donner |
| Succeeded by | Fannie Wylie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1890 |
| Died | May 18, 1964 (aged 74) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 (including William) |
| Relatives | John G. Donner (nephew) |
| Occupation | Farmer, livestock breeder |
Matthew Wylie (1889 or 1890 – May 18, 1964) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 27th district from 1961 until his death in 1964.
Early life
Wylie was born in Antelope County, Nebraska, and was a farmer and livestock breeder in Elgin.[1] He served as treasurer of the township, and was elected to the Antelope County Board of Supervisors in 1946 as a Republican,[2] serving until 1949.[1] In 1948, he unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for County Assessor.[3]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1960, State Senator John G. Donner, Wylie's nephew, declined to seek a third term, instead running for Lieutenant Governor. Wylie ran to succeed him in the 27th district, which included Antelope and Boone counties.[4] In the nonpartisan primary, he faced businessman and band director George Fritton.[5] Fritton narrowly placed first in the primary, receiving 30 more votes than Wylie.[6] At the general election, Wylie led Fritton by 7 votes on election night, and once all votes were tabulated, Wylie won by 30 votes.[7][6]
Wylie sought re-election in 1962, but did not announce his campaign for several months. Donner initially filed to run,[8] but withdrew from the race to instead run for the county board of supervisors, and Wylie ran for a second term.[9] He was challenged by Charles Beckwith and John Homan. In the primary, Wylie placed first, receiving 40 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Homan, who placed second with 31 percent.[10] Wylie narrowly defeated Homan, winning 51 percent of the vote.[10]
In 1964, Wylie declined to seek re-election.[11]
Death
Wylie died on May 18, 1964, of a heart attack.[11] His wife, Fannie Wylie, was appointed by Governor Frank B. Morrison to serve out his remaining term,[12] and one of his sons, William M. Wylie, was elected to succeed him later that year.[13]
References
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1962 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1963. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Clearwater Man Files". Clearwater Record. March 27, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Election Results". Norfolk Daily News. May 14, 1958. p. 1, 19. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sen. Donner To File For Lt. Governor". Lincoln Star. February 19, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Fritton filed for position in the state legislature". Boone Companion. February 29, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved August 23, 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 August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Wylie Is Victor In 27th District". Lincoln Star. November 14, 1960. p. 8. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "John Donner Files For the Unicam". Grand Island Daily Independent. February 15, 1962. p. 2. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hanson, Odell (March 17, 1962). "State Ballot Thin". Grand Island Daily Independent. p. 1, 2. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 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 August 23, 2026.
- 1 2 "State Senator Wylie Dead". Evening World-Herald. May 19, 1964. p. 26. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Widow of Wylie Named Senator". Evening World-Herald. July 8, 1964. p. 54. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Herman, Dick (November 4, 1964). "New Legislative Landscape To Be Minus 4 Incumbents". Lincoln Evening Journal and Nebraska State Journal. p. 13. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.