While serving, the lieutenant governor is ineligible for any other state office.
General election
2014
- See also: Nebraska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2014
Full history
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2010
On November 2, 2010, Rick Sheehy won re-election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska. He defeated Anne Boyle in the general election.
2006
In 2006, lieutenant governors were included on the ticket with the governors.
On November 7, 2006, Rick Sheehy won election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska. He defeated Steve Loschen, Terry Richards, and Ron Kellogg in the general election.
| Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, 2006 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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Republican |
 Rick Sheehy |
73.7% |
430,578 |
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Democratic |
Steve Loschen |
24.1% |
141,091 |
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Nebraska |
Terry Richards |
1.5% |
8,953 |
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By petition |
Ron Kellogg |
0.6% |
3,782 |
| Total Votes |
584,404 |
| Election results via Nebraska office of the Secretary of State. |
2002
In 2002, lieutenant governors were included on the ticket with the governors.
On November 5, 2002, Dave Heineman won re-election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska. He defeated Melany Chesterman and Barry Richards in the general election.
| Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, 2002 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
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Republican |
Dave Heineman Incumbent |
68.4% |
325,453 |
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Democratic |
Melany Chesterman |
27.8% |
132,348 |
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Nebraska |
Barry Richards |
3.8% |
18,294 |
| Total Votes |
476,095 |
| Election results via Nebraska office of the Secretary of State (dead link). |
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Term limits
The lieutenant governor is not subject to term limits.[2]
Vacancies
Details of vacancy appointments are addressed under Article IV, Section 16.
After the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the legislature is next in line to succeed the governor, either temporarily or for the remainder of the term.
Duties
The lieutenant governor has the following constitutional duties:[3]
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- Shall preside over the Legislature
- Shall be gubernatorial successor in event of vacancy in office (Article IV-16)
- Shall be acting Governor when current Governor is out of state (Article IV-16)
- Serve shall serve on all boards and commissions in lieu of the Governor whenever so designated by the Governor (Article IV-16)
- Shall perform such duties as may be delegated him by the Governor (Article IV-16)
- Shall devote his full time to the duties of his office (Article IV-16) [4]
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Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Nebraska state budget and finances
The budget for the Nebraska Lieutenant Governor's office in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was $160,838.[5]
Compensation
- See also: Comparison of lieutenant gubernatorial salaries and Compensation of state executive officers
The salaries of elected executive officials are set by the Nebraska State Legislature as mandated by the state constitution. Article IV, Section 25 states the following:
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The officers provided for in this article shall receive such salaries as may be provided by law. Such officers, or such other officers as may be provided for by law, shall not receive for their own use any fees, costs, or interest upon public money in their hands.
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2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $75,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2021
In 2021, the lieutenant governor received a salary of $75,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2020
In 2020, the lieutenant governor received a salary of $75,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[1]
2019
In 2019, the lieutenant governor received a salary of $75,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2018
In 2018, the lieutenant governor received a salary of $75,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2017
In 2017, the lieutenant governor received a salary of $75,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2016
In 2016, the lieutenant governor received a salary of $75,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2015
In 2015, the lieutenant governor received a salary of $75,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2014
In 2014, the lieutenant governor earned a salary of $75,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2013
In 2013, the lieutenant governor's salary remained at $75,000.[14]
2012
In 2012, the lieutenant governor was paid an estimated $75,000, according to the Council of State Governments.
Historical officeholders
There have been 40 Lieutenant Governors of Nebraska since 1877. Of the 40 officeholders, 30 were Republicans, eight were Democrats and two were Democrat/Populist.[15]
Recent news
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Contact information
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
P.O. Box 94863
Lincoln NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2256
Fax: (402) 471-6031
See also
External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2020," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "State Executive Branch," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ National Lieutenant Governors Association, "Nebraska Office of Lt. Governor Statutory Duties," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Nebraska.gov, "Agency Operations / State Aid / Construction Summary by Fund Type," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2019," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2018," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2017," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 30, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "2018-19 Nebraska Blue Book," accessed January 20, 2021
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