Steve Erdman
Steve Erdman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Schilz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1949 Scottsbluff, Nebraska |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 (including Philip) |
Steve Erdman (born November 21, 1949) is an American politician who has served in the Nebraska Legislature from the 47th district since 2017.[1][2]
Controversy
In July 2020, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Steve Erdman gave a speech in Nebraska Legislature in which he told he urged people not to wear masks, championed the unproven treatment of using hydroxychloroquine to combat the virus, and said a vaccine would be ineffective against the virus, which could only be beaten through herd immunity.[3] Erdman's speech was condemned by both Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature.[3]
References
- ^ "In Legislative District 47, western Nebraska candidates aim to cut spending, property taxes". Omaha.com. 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ "Erdman, Elmshaeuser vie for Nebraska Legislative seat". Starherald.com. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ a b Lussenhop, Jessica (2020-10-02). "One man's Covid crusade in rural America". BBC News. Archived from the original on 2020-10-02. Retrieved 2020-10-02.