Lynne Walz
Appearance
Lynne Walz | |
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Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 15th district | |
Assumed office January 4, 2017 | |
Preceded by | David Schnoor |
Personal details | |
Born | Fontanelle, Nebraska, U.S. | June 18, 1963
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Christopher Walz (m. 1986) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Midland University (BA) |
Lynne Walz is an American politician. She currently serves in the Nebraska Legislature, representing a district centered around Fremont. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Walz was first elected to the state legislature in 2016, defeating incumbent David Schnoor with 51% of the vote. She was chosen as the running mate of fellow State Senator Bob Krist in his 2018 campaign for Governor.[1] The Krist-Walz ticket lost the election.[2]
Walz was reelected in 2020 with nearly 60% of the vote.[3]
References
- ^ Gaardner, Nancy (April 30, 2018). "State Sen. Lynne Walz chosen as Democrat Bob Krist's running mate". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ "Official Results: General Election – November 6, 2018". Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "NE Legislature 15". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 28, 2021.