Scott Zimmerman
Scott Zimmerman (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Governor of Nebraska. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Zimmerman was a Libertarian candidate for Nebraska Lieutenant Governor in the 2014 elections.[1] Scott Zimmerman lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Scott Zimmerman was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and lives in Omaha, Nebraska.[2]
Elections
2022
See also: Nebraska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Governor of Nebraska
Jim Pillen defeated Carol Blood, Scott Zimmerman, Robert Borer, and Dave Wright in the general election for Governor of Nebraska on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Pillen (R) | 59.2 | 398,334 |
 | Carol Blood (D) | 36.0 | 242,006 | |
 | Scott Zimmerman (L) | 3.9 | 26,455 | |
 | Robert Borer (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
 | Dave Wright (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 5,798 | ||
| Total votes: 672,593 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Nebraska
Carol Blood defeated Roy Harris in the Democratic primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carol Blood | 88.7 | 88,859 |
| Roy Harris | 11.3 | 11,267 | |
| Total votes: 100,126 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Nebraska
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Pillen | 33.9 | 91,555 |
 | Charles Herbster | 29.9 | 80,771 | |
 | Brett Lindstrom | 26.1 | 70,554 | |
 | Theresa Thibodeau | 6.1 | 16,432 | |
 | Breland Ridenour | 1.7 | 4,685 | |
 | Michael Connely | 1.1 | 2,838 | |
| Donna Nicole Carpenter | 0.6 | 1,536 | |
 | Lela McNinch | 0.4 | 1,192 | |
| Troy Wentz | 0.3 | 708 | |
| Total votes: 270,271 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Governor of Nebraska
Scott Zimmerman advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Nebraska on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Zimmerman | 100.0 | 1,595 |
| Total votes: 1,595 | |||
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2014
Zimmerman ran for election to the office of Nebraska Lieutenant Governor.[1] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
General election
| Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Pete Ricketts/Mike Foley |
57.2% | 308,751 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Hassebrook/Jane Raybould | 39.3% | 211,905 | |
| Libertarian | Mark G. Elworth Jr./Scott Zimmerman | 3.5% | 19,001 | |
| Total Votes | 539,657 | |||
| Election results via Nebraska Secretary of State | ||||
Race background
Incumbent Gov. Dave Heineman was barred by term limits from seeking re-election in 2014.[3] Heineman intended to back then-Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy, with whom he shared a winning ticket in both the 2006 and 2010 elections, as his successor. Sheehy's resignation in February 2013 caused Heineman to withdraw his support for Sheehy's campaign.[4][5] Days later, campaign donors reportedly began receiving refund checks in the mail.[6]
With Sheehy, the previous frontrunner, out of the race, other potential candidates emerged: six Republicans ran in the May primary.[7]
Resignation of Lavon Heidemann
Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann (R) announced his resignation from the lieutenant governor's office on September 9, 2014, following reports of a physical altercation with his sister, Lois Bohling. Bohling claimed that Heidemann grabbed her wrists and pushed her following a heated argument over their deceased father's estate. Heidemann and Bohling disagreed about her August 13 filing, which would have stripped him of his ability to farm two parcels of land previously owned by their father. This altercation led to a September 8 order from Johnson County District Judge Daniel Bryan prohibiting Heidemann from contacting his sister, visiting her home, or visiting their mother's home. Heidemann stated that he disputed his sister's account of the discussion, but the order led to calls for his resignation by state Democratic leaders.[8]
Gov. Dave Heineman (R) announced that he would move quickly to fill the vacancy. Heineman selected state legislator John Nelson as Heidemann's replacement on September 29.[9] Heidemann's 2014 running mate, Pete Ricketts, selected State Auditor Mike Foley as his new ticket mate following the resignation. The Nebraska secretary of state approved an appeal by Ricketts to replace Heidemann with Foley on the ballot on September 10. The deadline to name a lieutenant gubernatorial candidate was September 1, and state law does not allow names to be removed from the ballot after that date. The appeal was approved on the grounds that Ricketts had a constitutional obligation to select a running mate.[8][10]
Ballot lawsuit
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Mark G. Elworth Jr. filed a lawsuit against Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale on September 12 over his decision to remove Heidemann from the general election ballot. In a filing with the Lancaster County District Court, Elworth cited a state law that requires candidates for lieutenant governor to be decided by September 1. Gale argued that his decision to remove Heidemann from the ballot was made after weighing a gubernatorial candidate's constitutional right to designate a running mate against the statutory deadline.[11] A district court judge ruled on September 23 that Gale's decision would stand, allowing Heidemann to be replaced by Foley on the ballot.[12]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Scott Zimmerman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Zimmerman's campaign website stated the following:
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Taxes Scott Zimmerman will Reduce the dependency on tax revenue by eliminating non-essential expenditures. In addition, he will Remove over-burdening and outdated tax liabilities from Nebraska citizens and Replace the state's income and property tax with a voluntary tax system. Education Scott Zimmerman will open up lanes of opportunity for families to choose the best educational option for their children by bringing innovative education solutions to Nebraska and creating pathways for home school and virtual school opportunities. Second Amendment Scott Zimmerman believes that 'shall not be infringed' means precisely that. He will ensure that Nebraska Citizens retain the right to own firearms and to defend themselves. Small Businesses Scott Zimmerman understands that small businesses have been and always will be at the core of Nebraska's Economy. Therefore, he will minimize Government interactions with small businesses to ensure owners have ample opportunity to flourish. Economic Opportunities Scott Zimmerman will prioritize bringing current and relevant career opportunities to add to our already existing marketplace. In addition, Scott will focus on retaining Nebraska work ethic and aptitude in Nebraska. Criminal Justice Scott Zimmerman will relieve the pressure of the overpopulated prison system by evaluating laws and punishments associated with non-violent and victimless crimes. Instead, the state should focus on a justice system fostering rehabilitation, restitution, and assimilation into society. By reducing the prison population in our state, confinement is reserved for individuals who are a genuine threat to others, and the state is more prepared to protect the safety and security of individuals. Property Rights Scott Zimmerman will eliminate unnecessary and cumbersome regulations to allow property and landowners to manage their resources as they see fit.[13] |
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| —Scott Zimmerman's campaign website (2022)[14] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nebraska Secretary of State, "2014 Candidate Filing," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Libertarian candidate for governor pledges less government," October 17, 2021
- ↑ World Herald-Bureau, "Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014," November 13, 2012
- ↑ Journal Star, "Sheehy says he will run for Nebraska governor in 2014," July 15, 2011
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal, “Nebraska lt. governor resigns,” February 2, 2013
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, “Sheehy’s campaign returns donations,” February 6, 2013
- ↑ National Review Online, "Charlie Janssen to run for Nebraska governor," February 19, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Omaha.com, "Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann resigns, withdraws as Pete Ricketts' running mate," September 9, 2014
- ↑ Omaha.com, "Heineman chooses Omaha Sen. John Nelson as lieutenant governor," accessed September 29, 2014
- ↑ Kearney Hub, "Secretary of State: Mike Foley's name to appear on ballot," September 10, 2014
- ↑ WOWT, "Candidate Sues To Get Heidemann's Name Back On Ballot," September 13, 2014
- ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Challenge to Foley ballot change ends," September 23, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Scott Zimmerman, “Issues,” accessed March 22, 2022
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