Rudolf Kokes
Rudolf Kokes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 41st district | |
| In office January 5, 1965 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | LeRoy Bahensky (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Dennis L. Rasmussen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1911 |
| Died | March 25, 1995 (aged 83) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Martha Zulkoski
(m. 1932; died 1940)Clara Silver
(m. 1942; died 1984) |
| Children | 4 (Harold, Reggie, Ronwald, Ruth) |
| Occupation | Farmer, rancher |
Rudolf Kokes (May 10, 1911 – March 25, 1995) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 41st district from 1965 to 1973.
Early life
Kokes was born in Ord, Nebraska, in 1911.[1] He went to school in Valley County, and was a farmer and rancher in Ord.[1] Kokes was a member of the Valley County Weed District Board, and served on his local school board.[1]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1964, State Senator LeRoy Bahensky, who represented the 29th district, ran for re-election in the newly created 41st district, which included Greeley, Howard, Sherman, and Valley counties.[2] Kokes ran against him,[3] and was joined in the nonpartisan primary by farmer Arthur Shotkoski.[4] Kokes placed first in the primary, winning 43 percent of the vote to Bahensky's 38 percent.[5] Bahensky and Kokes advanced to the general election.[6] Though the race was formally nonpartisan, both Bahensky and Kokes were Democrats.[7] Kokes ultimately defeated Bahensky in a landslide, defeating Bahensky with 60 percent of the vote.[5][8]
Kokes ran for re-election in 1968,[9] and was challenged by farmer Fred Frost and home economist Louise Corcoran.[10] Kokes placed first in the primary election, receiving 54 percent of the vote to Frost's 29 percent and Corcoran's 17 percent.[11] Kokes and Frost proceeded to the general election, which Kokes won, receiving 57 percent of the vote to Frost's 43 percent.[11]
In 1972, Kokes declined to run for a third term.[12]
Death
Kokes died on March 25, 1995.[13]
References
- 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 1970 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1971. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Bahensky Files For Re-election To New District". Ord Quiz. January 2, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Rudy Kokes Is Candidate". Grand Island Independent. March 14, 1964. p. 15. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "A. Shotkoski Files For Legislature". Sherman County Times. Loup City, Nebraska. February 13, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 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 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Mail Vote Needed In Judge's Decision". Ord Quiz. May 14, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Democrats Hear Colwell Sunday As GOP Decried For "Hate" And "Spite"". Ord Quiz. October 15, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Herman, Dick (November 4, 1964). "New Legislative Landscape To Be Minu 4 Incumbents". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 13. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Wallwey, Kokes File For Unicam". Lincoln Evening Journal. March 4, 1968. p. 8. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hopefuls for Nebraska Legislature Give Views on Governmental Problems". Lincoln Evening Journal. May 11, 1968. p. 5. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1968). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 14, 1968, General Election, November 5, 1968 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Kokes Won't Seek 3rd Term". Lincoln Evening Journal. February 17, 1972. p. 3. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Former state senator Kokes dies". Lincoln Star. March 27, 1995. p. 10. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.