Emil E. Beyer (May 20, 1929 – November 21, 2014) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 3rd district from 1981 to 1993.
Emil Beyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 7, 1981 – January 6, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Orval Keyes |
| Succeeded by | Michael T. Avery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1929 |
| Died | November 21, 2014 (aged 85) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 4 (Linda, Diane, Randall, Vicki) |
| Occupation | Catering, real estate development and investments |
Early life
editBeyer was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1929.[1] He worked in business, owning and operating a catering business, a real estate development and investment firm, and a trucking company.[2][1] Beyer served on the Papillion La Vista School Board, and then moved to Gretna, where he was elected Police Magistrate and served on the city planning board.[3][1]
Nebraska Legislature
editIn 1980, Beyer announced that he would challenge incumbent State Senator Orval Keyes in the 3rd district, which was based in Sarpy County.[4] In the primary election, Keyes placed first over Beyer, winning 54 percent of the vote to Beyer's 46 percent.[5] They advanced to the general election,[6] where Beyer defeated Keyes, winning 55–45 percent.[5][7]
Beyer ran for re-election in 1984, and was challenged by Linda Garvin, a Millard teacher.[8] Garvin placed first over Beyer in the primary election, winning 58 percent of the vote to Beyer's 42 percent.[9][10] Though the Nebraska Democratic Party targeted Beyer for defeat,[11] and though the race was expected to be close,[12] Beyer defeated Garvin with 55 percent of the vote.[9]
In 1988, Beyer ran for re-election to a third term, and was challenged by Wayne Miller, a librarian and student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.[13] In the primary, Beyer placed first over Miller, winning 61 percent of the vote to Miller's 39 percent.[14]
Beyer declined to seek re-election in 1992, saying that he and his wife had decided to "devote our time and energy to our family and business interests."[15]
Death
editBeyer died on November 21, 2014.[16]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Fraass, Robert H., ed. (1991). Nebraska Blue Book 1991-92 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Emil Beyer Files For State Legislature". Gretna Guide and News. March 26, 1980. p. 17. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "5 Votes Still Edge For La Vista Mayor". Omaha World-Herald. May 10, 1972. p. 16. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Emil Beyer Enters 3rd District Race". Omaha World-Herald. March 14, 1980. p. 6. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 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 11, 2026.
- ↑ Partsch, Frank (May 14, 1980). "Two Incumbents Find Opponents in the Lead". Omaha World-Herald. p. 11. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Kelly, Michael; Thompson, David (November 5, 1980). "GOP's Swath Nicks SEnators From Metropolitan Area, Too". Omaha World-Herald. p. 37. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Teacher makes legislative bid known to board". Lincoln Journal. February 21, 1984. p. 10. Retrieved April 11, 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 11, 2026.
- ↑ Taylor, John (May 16, 1984). "Educators to Challenge 2 Incumbents". Omaha World-Herald. p. 4. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Incumbent senators seeking another term". Grand Island Independent. November 1, 1984. p. 31. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Whitesides, John (November 2, 1984). "NSEA Issue Discussed In District 45, 3 Races". Omaha World-Herald. p. 29. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Warneke, Kevin (October 13, 1988). "Beyer Faces Student's Challenge". Omaha World-Herald. p. 35. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Beermann, Allen J. (1988). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 10, 1988, General Election, November 8, 1988 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Sen. Beyer Says He Won't Run Again". Omaha World-Herald. February 13, 1992. p. 21. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Beyer, Emil Jr". Omaha World-Herald. November 24, 2014. p. 3B. Retrieved April 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.