Tyson Larson
Tyson Rope Larson (b. April 16, 1986) is a former Republican member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 40 from 2011 to 2018. He served on the Executive Board from 2015 to 2018.[1] Larson resigned December 27, 2018, to work in the state treasurer's office.[2]
Biography
Larson earned his B.A. in political science/theology/anthropology from Georgetown University in 2008. He previously worked as the head of business operations and risk management at Art Research Technologies.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • General Affairs, Chair |
| • Revenue |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Larson served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • General Affairs, Chair |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Larson served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Larson served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture |
| • General Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
Campaign themes
2010
Larson's website highlighted the following campaign issues:
- Abortion
- Excerpt: "In the legislature Tyson will continue to fight for our core values to ensure that America stands strong for the things that we as Nebraskans and Americans hold most dear: the protection of the God given gift of life.dw"
- Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Since the backbone of the Nebraskan economy lies in its agricultural output, we must work hard for the farmers and ranchers both through legislation and by promoting more extensive trade between Nebraska and the world markets."
- Education
- Excerpt: "We as a state must introduce new measures in education to guarantee a prosperous economic future."
- Energy
- Excerpt: "I will introduce legislation that will encourage renewable energy investment and usage in Nebraska. Renewable energy will be a primary driver of world economic growth, and if Nebraska can become an early haven for these technologies it will be well placed in the future economically and politically."
- Limited Government
- Excerpt: "Government operates most efficiently at the local level, and the intricate relationship between the free market and the individual provides better short and long-term success when compared to governmental intervention."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "Lower taxes will put money back into the pockets of hard-working Nebraskans, facilitate entrepreneurship and the growth of small businesses, and bring strong economic growth to the state of Nebraska."
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2018
Larson was ineligible to run for re-election in 2018 due to term limits.
2014
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for challengers wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014, two days after the statutory deadline, which fell on a Saturday. Incumbents were required to file for election by February 18, 2014, three days after the statutory deadline, which fell on the Saturday prior to Presidents Day. Incumbent Tyson Larson defeated Keith Kube in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary election.[3] Bruce Boettcher was removed from the ballot before the primary.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Independent |  Tyson Larson Incumbent |
67.1% | 8,511 | |
| Independent | Keith Kube | 32.9% | 4,179 | |
| Total Votes | 12,690 | |||
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Larson won election to the 40th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating the incumbent Merton Dierks.[6]
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| Tyson Larson
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5,583 | |||
| Merton Dierks | 5,085 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
- Holland Children's Movement: 2018 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on children's issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: 2018 Legislative Voting Record
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2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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2016
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In 2016, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 2nd session from January 6 to April 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 1st session from January 7 to May 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[7]
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2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 2nd session from January 4 to April 18.
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2011
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In 2011, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 1st session from January 5 to June 8.
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Recent news
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See also
- Nebraska State Senate
- Legislature Committees
- Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
- Nebraska state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Tyson Larson on Facebook
- Tyson Larson on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: Although the Nebraska State Senate elects its members in nonpartisan elections, members of the chamber generally function along party lines when it comes to voting and caucusing. Please see Nebraska State Senate partisan affiliation for more information.
- ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "State Sen. Tyson Larson resigns post two weeks early to work in Treasurer's Office," December 27, 2018
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results: General Election - November 4, 2014," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
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| Preceded by Merton Dierks |
Nebraska State Senate District 40 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Timothy J. Gragert |
