Theodore McCosh

In 1960, when State Senator Terry Carpenter opted to run for Governor rather than seek re-election, McCosh ran to succeed him in the 42nd district, which was based in Scotts Bluff County.^[3] In the nonpartisan primary, McCosh faced automobile dealer Robert Kramer, retired U.S. Army officer Paul Britt, and farmer Melvin Bennett.^[4] In the primary election, McCosh placed first, winning 34 percent of the vote to Kramer's 29 percent,^[5] and the two advanced to the general election.^[6] McCosh narrowly defeated Kramer, winning 52–48 percent.^[5]

McCosh ran for re-election in 1962,^[7] and was challenged by Carpenter.^[8] McCosh narrowly placed first in the primary, winning 51 percent of the vote to Carpenter's 49 percent.^[9] In the general election, however, Carpenter unseated McCosh in a landslide, winning 67 percent of the vote.^[9][10]

McCosh died on June 13, 1985.^[11]