Tom Dooley (Nebraska politician)
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Tom Dooley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1957 – October 12, 1958 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Metzger |
| Succeeded by | Edwin McHugh |
| In office January 6, 1953 – January 4, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Christian Metzger |
| Succeeded by | William A. Metzger |
| In office January 5, 1943 – January 7, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Metzger |
| Succeeded by | William A. Metzger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1880-10-11)October 11, 1880 |
| Died | October 12, 1958(1958-10-12) (aged 78) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Geneva L. Critchfield
(m. 1910) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Fremont Normal College |
| Occupation | Abstractor |
Tom Dooley (October 11, 1880 – October 12, 1958) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 3rd district from 1943 to 1947, 1953 to 1955, and 1957 until his death in 1958.
Dooley was born in Salem, New York, in 1880, and moved to Nebraska in 1886.[1] He grew up in Fremont, and attended the Fremont Normal College.[1] He was appointed the deputy county clerk in Sarpy County in 1911 after W. E. Patterson was elected.[2]
In 1916, Dooley ran for County Clerk, and won the Democratic nomination unopposed.[3] Following the primary election, Patterson resigned as County Clerk, and Dooley was appointed by the board of county commissioners as his replacement.[4] In the general election, he narrowly defeated Republican nominee Ernest Ruff.[5] Dooley was re-elected in 1918,[6] and defeated in 1922 by Republican J. E. Strawn.[7]
Dooley ran for Sarpy County Judge in 1928, challenging incumbent Judge J. M. Wheat for re-election, but was narrowly defeated in the general election.[8] He unsuccessfully challenged Wheat again in 1932,[9] When Wheat died in 1934, H. A. Collins was appointed as his replacement,[10] and Dooley challenged him, but lost.[11]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1942, incumbent State Senator William A. Metzger, who was serving in the U.S. Army, declined to seek re-election to a second term.[12] Dooley ran to succeed him in the 3rd district, which included Cass and Sarpy counties.[13] Dooley ran in a crowded primary, and narrowly placed second, receiving 16 percent of the vote to former State Representative Mabel Gillespie's 19 percent,[14] and they advanced to the general election.[15] Dooley narrowly defeated Gillespie, winning 51 percent of the vote to her 49 percent.[14]
Dooley ran for re-election in 1944,[16] and was challenged by Mrs. John Harold Brunson, a former teacher;[17] Henry Wendt, a farmer;[18] Charles Long, a businessman;[19] and John B. Peterson and W. B. Banning, former state senators.[20] Dooley placed first in the primary, winning 45 percent of the vote to Banning's 36 percent.[21] They advanced to the general election, which Dooley won by a wide margin, defeating Banning, 58–42 percent.[21]
In 1946, Dooley ran for a third term, and was opposed by former State Senator William A. Metzger and W. O. Schewe.[22][23] In the nonpartisan primary, Metzger won 45 percent of the vote, and Dooley placed second with 33 percent.[24] Metzger narrowly defeated Dooley in the general election, winning 53 percent of the vote to Dooley's 47 percent.[24][25]
Dooley ran for Lieutenant Governor in 1950.[26] In the Democratic primary, Dooley faced businessman Edward Dosek, who was endorsed by the state party convention; former Oklahoma State Senator C. S. Wortman; and businessman Woodrow Bryan Shurtleff.[27] Dooley lost the primary, receiving 24 percent of the vote to Dosek's 47 percent.[28]
In 1952, Dooley ran for the state legislature.[29] Incumbent State Senator Christian Metzger, the father of William A. Metzger, declined to run for re-election to a second term.[30] He ran against Edwin McHugh, an attorney and banker,[31] and narrowly placed second in the primary, receiving 49 percent of the vote to McHugh's 51 percent.[32] In the general election, Dooley defeated McHugh by a thin margin, winning 51–49 percent.[32]
Dooley ran for re-election in 1954,[33] and was challenged by former State Senator William A. Metzger.[34] Metzger placed first in the primary, winning 56 percent of the vote to Dooley's 44 percent.[35] They advanced to the general election,[36] which Metzger won, defeating Dooley with 54 percent of the vote.[35]
Metzger declined to seek re-election in 1956,[37] and Dooley ran to succeed him.[38] In the nonpartisan primary, Dooley was opposed by businessman Jerry Strawn,[39] banker Emil Fricke, and Bellevue City Attorney John Rice.[40] Dooley placed first in the primary, receiving 34 percent of the vote to Fricke's 30 percent,[41] and proceeded to the general election. Dooley defeated Fricke by a thin margin, winning by 269 votes, and receiving 51 percent of the vote to Fricke's 49 percent.[41]
Dooley ran for re-election in 1958.[42] He faced a crowded field of opponents, and was challenged by real estate broker H. L. Gayer and attorney Gerald Kiltz, as well as two former opponents: banker and attorney Edwin McHugh and businessman Jerry Strawn.[43] Dooley placed first in the primary with 35 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Gayer, who placed second with 29 percent.[44]
On October 12, 1958, three weeks prior to the general election, Dooley died.[45]
References
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1944 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1945. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Offices Change Hands Soon". Papillion Times. December 28, 1911. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Sarpy County Filings". Gretna Breeze. March 24, 1916. p. 5. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "County Clerk Resigns". Papillion Times. June 1, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Democrats Sweep State". Papillion Times. November 9, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Election Results". Gretna Breeze. November 8, 1918. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "The Official Vote of Sarpy County: General Election, November 7, 1922". Papillion Times. November 16, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Landslide For Hoover". Papillion Times. November 8, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Non-Official Vote of Sarpy County". Springfield Monitor. November 10, 1932. p. 4. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Name H. A. Collins Sarpy County Judge". Omaha World-Herald. February 26, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Unofficial Vote of Sarpy County". Springfield Monitor. November 8, 1934. p. 4. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Scramble for Legislative Seat in Third District; Lexington Man Files". Kearney Hub. May 4, 1942. p. 4. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Tom Dooley Files for Unicameral". Papillion Times. July 2, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1942). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, Held August 11, 1942, General Election, Held November 3, 1942 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Mabel Gillespie, Tom Dooley Win Race for Legislature". Gretna Breeze. August 13, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Andrews, Eldred and Dooley file". Lincoln Evening Journal. January 13, 1944. p. 10. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Files Tuesday for Unicameral". Kearney Hub. March 2, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Wendt Plans To File". Lincoln Star. February 17, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Charles I. Long Files For The Unicameral". Plattsmouth Journal. February 28, 1944. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Who's Who in the Primary". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. March 29, 1944. p. 16. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1944). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, April 11, 1944, General Election, November 7, 1944 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Tom Dooley Files For Reelection". Columbus Telegram. April 2, 1946. p. 7. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lt. Metzger To File For Unicameral". Gretna Breeze. April 4, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1946). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, June 11, 1946, General Election, November 5, 1946 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Legislative Faces Change". Sunday World-Herald. November 10, 1946. p. 16A. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Dooley of Papillion In Lt.-Gov. Race". Lincoln Evening Journal. June 24, 1950. p. 2. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Who's Who in the Primary---Three Top State Offices". Evening World-Herald. July 25, 1950. p. 7. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Marsh, Frank (1950). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, August 8, 1950, General Election, November 7, 1950 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Tom Dooley Files for Legislature; Joe Strawn Enters Race for Judge". Gretna Breeze. February 28, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "More Nebraska Republicans Entered in Primary Races". Sunday World-Herald. February 24, 1952. p. 10-B. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Edwin T. M'Hugh Files For Unicam". Lincoln Star. January 23, 1952. p. 3. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1952). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, April 1, 1952, General Election, November 4, 1952 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Tom Dooley Files For Re-Election". Gretna Breeze. May 27, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Metzger Files as Candidate For Nebraska Unicameral". Plattsmouth Journal. July 1, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1954). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, August 10, 1954, General Election, November 2, 1954 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Sarpy Voters OK Barrett, Nicholson, Adams". Springfield Monitor. August 12, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Bridenbaugh Is Studying Federal Funds in State". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. April 3, 1956. p. 3. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "508 Entered in Primaries; 92 Last Day". Omaha World-Herald. April 6, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Last Minute Rush Expected To Boost Candidate Total". Papillion Times. April 5, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Four Sarpy Men Eye Legislature Seat; Former Senator Dooley Last To File". Papillion Times. April 12, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1956). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 15, 1956, General Election, November 6, 1956 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Filings on Heavy Side". Lincoln Evening Journal. March 13, 1958. p. 9. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State Legislature: Meet the Candidates". Lincoln Evening Journal. May 6, 1958. p. 9. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Marsh, Frank (1958). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 13, 1958, General Election, November 4, 1958 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ "State Senator Tom Dooley Of Papillion Dies". Lincoln Star. October 13, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.