Tom Brandt (born December 1, 1959) is an American farmer, engineer, and politician serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 32nd district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 9, 2019.
Early life and education
Brandt was born in Beatrice, Nebraska. After graduating from Tri-County Middle/Senior High School in 1978, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and mechanized agriculture from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1982.[1][2]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Brandt worked as an industrial engineer at Oscar Mayer, Louis Rich, and IBP. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 2018 and assumed office on January 9, 2019.[3] Brandt was a member of the Farm Credit Services of America Advisory Council, Southeast Nebraska Corn Growers, and Board of Directors of the Farmers Cooperative Dorchester.[4]
Electoral history
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Tom Brandt (incumbent) | 8,077 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 8,077 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Tom Brandt (incumbent) | 11,253 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 11,253 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Tom Brandt's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Nebraska State Sen. Tom Brandt - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Tom Brandt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Sen. Brandt files for re-election in District 32". southeast.newschannelnebraska.com. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: Primary Election, May 10, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 31
- ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: General Election, November 8, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 21