Leslie Robinson (politician)
American politician (1906–1997)
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Leslie Robinson (December 28, 1906 – March 28, 1997) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 36th district from 1967 to 1971.
Leslie Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 36th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 5, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Lysinger |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Stromer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1906 |
| Died | March 28, 1997 (aged 90) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Charlotte Shovlain (m. 1935) |
| Children | 3 (Frank, Elizabeth, Jeanette) |
| Education | Kearney State College University of Nebraska College of Agriculture |
| Occupation | Livestock farming |
Early life
Robinson was born in Marquette, Michigan, and grew up in Kearney, Nebraska.[1][2] He graduated from Kearney High School and attended Kearney State College and the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture.[1] Robinson raised Polled Hereford cattle on his farm, some of which were "groomed and fitted for national shows and sales in the late 1940s."[2]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1966, State Senator Richard Lysinger declined to seek re-election,[3] and Robinson ran to succeed him in the 36th district, which included Buffalo and Hall counties.[4] In the primary election, he ran against Ralph Lancaster, the superintendent of the Kearney Water Department, and Gerald Stromer, a counselor at Kearney State College.[5][6] Robinson placed first in the primary, winning 43 percent of the vote to Lancaster's 30 percent and Stromer's 27 percent,[7] and he advanced to the general election with Lancaster.[8] Robinson narrowly defeated Lancaster, winning 52 percent of the vote to Lancaster's 48 percent.[7]
Robinson ran for re-election in 1970.[9] He was challenged by Stromer and farmer Rudolph Axman.[10] Robinson placed second in the primary election, receiving 42 percent of the vote to Stromer's 46 percent and Axman's 11 percent.[11] The general election between Robinson and Stromer was close, with Robinson narrowly leading on election night but trailing by 26 votes after all votes had been counted.[12][13] Following a recount, Stromer was confirmed to have defeated Robinson by 23 votes.[11][14]
Death
Robinson died on March 28, 1997.[2]