Rex Haberman

Rex Haberman
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 44th district
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 4, 1995
Preceded byShirley Parks
Succeeded byOwen Elmer
Personal details
Born(1924-01-23)January 23, 1924
Friend, Nebraska
DiedApril 1, 1999(1999-04-01) (aged 75)
Imperial, Nebraska
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Phyllis L. Kavan
​
(m. 1948)​
Children4 (Mary Lou, George, Rex II, Phillip)
EducationUniversity of Nebraska
Colorado State University
OccupationFarm management, photographer

Rex Haberman (January 23, 1924 – April 1, 1999) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 44th district from 1979 to 1995.

Early life

Haberman was born in 1924, in Friend, Nebraska, and graduated from Friend High School.[1] Haberman attended the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University, and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.[2] He worked as a photographer and a farm manager, and later served on the Imperial City Council and the Adams County Board of Supervisors.[1]

Nebraska Legislature

In 1978, State Senator Jack Mills declined to seek re-election, and Haberman ran to succeed him in the 44th district, which was based in western Nebraska and included Arthur, Chase, Deuel, Dundy, Garden, Hitchcock, Keith, and Perkins counties.[2] In the nonpartisan primary, he faced former State Senator Ramey Whitney.[3] Haberman narrowly placed first over Whitney in the primary, receiving 53 percent of the vote to Whitney's 47 percent.[4][5] In the general election, Haberman defeated Whitney, winning 55–45 percent.[4][6]

Haberman ran for re-election in 1982, and was re-elected unopposed.[7][8] He sought a third term in 1986,[9] He was challenged by Sandra Grothman McDermott, an agribusiness executive,[10] and placed first in the primary by a wide margin, receiving 66 percent of the vote to McDermott's 34 percent.[11][12] However, on August 7, 1986, McDermott dropped out of the race, citing personal reasons,[13] and Haberman was re-elected unopposed in the general election.[14][11]

In 1990, Haberman ran for a fourth term, and was challenged by attorney Judith Owens.[15] He only narrowly placed first in the primary, receiving 54 percent of the vote to Owens's 46 percent.[16][17] They advanced to the general election, where Haberman defeated Owens, winning 53–47 percent.[16][18]

Following redistricting, State Senator Owen Elmer, who represented the 38th district, was moved into the 44th district, and he ran for re-election there in 1994.[19] Haberman declined to seek a fifth term, instead opting to retire from the legislature.[20]

Death

Haberman died April 1, 1999.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b Meyer, Judy A., ed. (1993). Nebraska Blue Book 1993-93 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Imperial cattleman to seek unicam seat". North Platte Telegraph. February 7, 1978. p. 2. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "8 outstate senators facing challenges". Grand Island Independent. May 4, 1978. p. 11. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b Beermann, Allen J. (1978). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 9, 1978, General Election, November 7, 1978 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
  5. ^ "Harsh found primary easier than Whitney". North Platte Telegraph. May 13, 1978. p. 13. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ King, Larry (November 9, 1978). "Narrow Races Mark Wins in Legislature". Omaha World-Herald. p. 6. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Filing deadline holds few surprises". Fremont Tribune. March 15, 1982. p. A7. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Beermann, Allen J. (1982). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 11, 1982, General Election, November 2, 1982 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
  9. ^ "Sen. Haberman files for re-election". Lincoln Star. February 25, 1986. p. 7. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Hull, Cheryl (March 12, 1986). "Grant resident files for Legislature". North Platte Telegraph. p. 5. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ a b Beermann, Allen J. (1986). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 13, 1986, General Election, November 4, 1986 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
  12. ^ Cordes, Henry J. (May 14, 1986). "Ewing Veterinarian Tops DeCamp by 2-to-1 Edge". Omaha World-Herald. p. 11. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Candidate Withdraws From 44th District Race". Omaha World-Herald. August 8, 1986. p. 46. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Two area senators face re-election battles". North Platte Telegraph. November 2, 1986. p. 12A. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Attorney Judith Owens Files for Legislative Seat". Omaha World-Herald. March 11, 1990. p. 22. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ a b Beermann, Allen J. (1990). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1990, General Election, November 6, 1990 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
  17. ^ "Abboud, Stroh Advance in District 12". Omaha World-Herald. May 16, 1990. p. 14. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "Incumbent State Sen. Langford Defeated". Omaha World-Herald. November 7, 1990. p. 20. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "7 senators running unchallenged". North Platte Telegraph. March 12, 1994. p. 46024. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ "Haberman Declines To Seek Fifth Term". Omaha World-Herald. January 20, 1994. p. 18. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "Former state senator dies". Grand Island Independent. April 3, 1999. p. 6-A. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

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