Roy Carlberg
Roy Carlberg | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 13th district | |
| In office January 2, 1945 – January 4, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Jeppesen |
| Succeeded by | Hal Bridenbaugh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1882 |
| Died | February 24, 1975 (aged 93) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Dora Hinrich (m. 1917) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Nebraska College of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Roy B. Carlberg (February 1, 1882 – February 24, 1975) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 13th district from 1945 to 1949.
Early life
Carlberg was born in Blair, Nebraska, in 1882, and graduated from Bancroft High School.[1] He attended the University of Nebraska College of Law, and practiced law in Pender.[1] In 1914, Carlberg was elected to the Thurston County Judge.[2] He ran for re-election in 1918, and was defeated.[3]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1944, State Senator Louis Jeppesen ran for re-election in the 13th district, which included Dakota, Dixon, and Thurston counties.[4] Carlberg challenged Jeppesen for re-election.[5] In the nonpartisan primary, Jeppesen placed first, winning 44 percent of the vote.[6] Carlberg narrowly beat J. H. Montgomery for second place, receiving 30 percent of the vote to Montgomery's 26 percent.[6] Jeppesen and Carlberg advanced to the general election,[7] which Carlberg won by a narrow margin, defeating Jeppesen by 48 votes.[6][8]
Carlberg ran for re-election in 1946.[9] In a rematch of the 1944 election, both Jeppesen and Montgomery filed to run against Carlberg.[10] In the primary, Carlberg narrowly placed first, winning 41 percent of the vote and receiving 18 more votes than Jeppesen.[11] Carlberg and Jeppesen proceeded to the general election.[12] Carlberg narrowly defeated Jeppesen, winning re-election, 52–48 percent.[11][13]
In 1948, Carlberg ran for re-election to a third term.[14] He was challenged by farmer Hal Bridenbaugh,[15] and in the primary election, Bridenbaugh narrowly placed first, receiving 53 percent of the vote to Carlberg's 47 percent, and they proceeded to the general election.[16] One month prior to the general election, Carlberg requested a form from the Nebraska Secretary of State's office to withdraw from the election,[17] but ultimately opted to continue his campaign.[18] Bridenbaugh ultimately defeated Carlberg, winning 51 percent of the vote to his 49 percent.[16][19]
Post-legislative career
After leaving the legislature, Carlberg continued his legal practice in Pender.[20] In 1950, Carlberg was elected to the Nebraska Republican Party convention.[21]
Death
Carlberg died on February 24, 1975.[20]
References
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1948 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1949. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "New Officials in Adjacent Counties". Wayne Herald. November 12, 1914. p. 5. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Election". Pender Republic. November 8, 1918. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Jeppesen files for re-election". Lincoln Evening State Journal. February 24, 1944. p. 7. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Three File for County Commissioner". Walthill Citizen. March 9, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 Marsh, Frank (1944). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, April 11, 1944, General Election, November 7, 1944 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Wilkinson's lead is large". Evening State Journal. Lincoln, Nebraska. April 12, 1944. p. 1, 8. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Jeppesen loses to Roy Carlberg". Lincoln Evening State Journal. December 7, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Carlberg files to stay in legislature". Lincoln Evening Journal. March 7, 1946. p. 14. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Jeppesen Seeks To Represent District". Dakota County Star. South Sioux City, Nebraska. April 25, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1946). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, June 11, 1946, General Election, November 5, 1946 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "C. P. Peterson's Plurality Tops In Legislature". Lincoln Evening Journal. June 13, 1946. p. 5. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Republicans Lead In Dixon County". Dakota County Star. South Sioux City, Nebraska. November 7, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Political Filings". Kearney Hub. March 1, 1948. p. 9. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hubbard Farmer Files for Legislature". Emerson Tri-County Press. Emerson, Nebraska. February 12, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1948). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, April 13, 1948, General Election, November 2, 1948 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Carlberg May Quit Senate Race". Emerson Tri-County Press. Emerson, Nebraska. September 30, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Carlberg Will Not Drop Out Of Race". Pender Times. October 8, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Bridenbaugh; Democrats Triumph!". Dakota County Star. South Sioux City, Nebraska. November 4, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Ex-Thurston Official Dies". Sioux City Journal. February 25, 1975. p. 3. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Delegates Named to State Conventions". Pender Times. June 9, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.