Charles Thone

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Charles Thone

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth January 4, 1924
Date of Death March 7, 2018 (Age: 94)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Charles Thone was born in 1924 in Hartington, Nebraska. He served in the United States Army during World War II and later graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Thone held various roles in state and federal government, including serving as deputy secretary of state of Nebraska and as an administrative assistant to a U.S. senator. He transitioned to elected office, representing Nebraska in the U.S. House of Representatives and later serving as the state's governor. Post-retirement, he practiced law in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Political Ideas

Charles Thone's political career reveals a distinctive blend of regional advocacy and cross-party collaboration. His legislative focus on economic development in the Old West and export policies indicates a calculated approach to regional industrial interests. Thone's involvement with the Agricultural Committee of the President's Export Council further underscores his commitment to economic growth through international trade. This juxtaposition of local and global economic strategies presents a nuanced and multifaceted political identity.

Campaigns
1982: Nebraska State Governor

Election History

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1982

270,203 votes (49.32%)

Loss

Winner: Bob Kerrey

Republican gubernatorial primary results

115,750 votes (62.49%)

Win
1978: Nebraska State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1978

275,473 votes (55.94%)

Win

Republican gubernatorial primary results

89,378 votes (45.32%)

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Nebraska's 1st congressional district election, 1970

50.63% of vote

Win