Lewis Webb (March 23, 1888 – June 17, 1973) was an American Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 39th district from 1959 to 1963.
Lewis Webb | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 39th district | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – January 1, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Donald McGinley |
| Succeeded by | Donald McGinley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1888 |
| Died | June 17, 1973 (aged 85) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Edna Stinson (m. 1908) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Contractor, highway inspector |
Early life
editWebb was born in Drip Rock, Kentucky, in 1888, and moved to Fairbury, Nebraska, in 1908.[1][2] He worked as a contractor; owned and operated Silent Night Rooms, a rooming house in Ogallala; and was an inspector for the state highway department.[1][2]
Nebraska Legislature
editIn 1958, State Senator Donald McGinley opted to successfully run for Congress rather than seek re-election. Webb ran to succeed him in the 39th district, which included Arthur, Blaine, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Keith, Logan, McPherson, and Thomas counties.[3] In the nonpartisan primary, Webb faced Keith County Sheriff Wayne Elliott, farmer Ed Prochaska, and rancher Jack Brogan.[4] Webb placed first in the primary, winning 38 percent of the vote to Prochaska's 36 percent,[5] and they advanced to the general election.[6] Webb narrowly defeated Prochaska, winning 53–47 percent,[5][7] and entered the legislature identifying as a Republican.[8]
Webb ran for re-election in 1960, and was challenged by Brogan and farmer Dewey Jensen.[9][10] Webb placed first in the primary by a wide margin, winning 48 percent of the vote to Brogan's 28 percent and Jensen's 24 percent,[11] and he advanced to the general election with Brogan.[12] Webb defeated Brogan, winning 57 percent of the vote to Brogan's 43 percent.[11][13]
In 1962, Webb ran for a third term, and was challenged by former Congressman Donald McGinley, who was defeated for re-election in 1960; Chappell Mayor Ramey Whitney; and former Logan County Supervisor Robert McPherrin.[14][15][16] In the primary election, McGinley placed first, winning 38 percent of the vote to Webb's 32 percent,[17] and they advanced to the general election.[18] McGinley narrowly defeated Webb, winning 51–49 percent.[17][19]
Death
editWebb died on June 17, 1973.[2]
References
edit- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1960 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1961. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Lewis Webb, former state senator, dies". North Platte Telegraph. June 20, 1973. p. 17. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Webb Files For Office". North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin. March 29, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Arthur Man Seeks Office". North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin. April 1, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1958). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 13, 1958, General Election, November 4, 1958 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Webb and Prochaska Win Legislative Nod". Keith County News. Ogallala, Nebraska. May 15, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lewis Webb Elected to Legislature". Keith County News. Ogallala, Nebraska. November 6, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hart, Jack (December 3, 1958). "Bulk of Senators Are Republicans". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Dewey L. Jensen Files for Unicameral Again". Sidney Telegraph. March 14, 1960. p. 4. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Brogan Files For Legislature". North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin. March 8, 1960. p. 3. Retrieved April 18, 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 April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Webb and Brogan Win Nomination". Keith County News. Ogallala, Nebraska. May 12, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Webb Wins 39th State Senate Seat". Keith County News. Ogallala, Nebraska. November 10, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ramey C. Whitney Files For Legislator From Thirty-ninth Nebraska District". Chappell Register. February 22, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Don McGinley Files for State Legislature Today". North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin. January 29, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Robert McPherrin Files For Office of Nebr. 39th Legislative District". Stapleton Enterprise. January 25, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 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 April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Lautenschlager Is 3rd in Field of 4". Lincoln Evening Journal. May 16, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Five Incumbents Fall Behind In Race for State Unicameral". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. November 7, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.