Tom Brewer
Tom Brewer (Republican Party) was a member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 43. He assumed office on January 4, 2017. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Brewer ran for re-election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 43. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Brewer served for 36 years in the military, including six tours in Afghanistan. His last tour was cut short after his vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade while he was changing a tire. Brewer suffered severe injuries, including shrapnel wounds, a punctured eye and shredded ligaments. He holds two Purple Hearts.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Brewer was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- General Affairs Committee
- Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Brewer was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- General Affairs Committee
- Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Brewer was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
| • Government, Military and Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2024
Tom Brewer was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Nebraska State Senate District 43
Incumbent Tom Brewer defeated Tanya Storer in the general election for Nebraska State Senate District 43 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Brewer (Nonpartisan) | 57.9 | 10,688 | |
| Tanya Storer (Nonpartisan) | 42.1 | 7,760 | ||
| Total votes: 18,448 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Senate District 43
Incumbent Tom Brewer and Tanya Storer advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Senate District 43 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Brewer (Nonpartisan) | 61.2 | 8,043 | |
| ✔ | Tanya Storer (Nonpartisan) | 38.8 | 5,100 | |
| Total votes: 13,143 | ||||
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2016
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016, for incumbents. Challengers were required to file by March 1, 2016.[2]
Tom Brewer defeated incumbent Al Davis in the Nebraska State Senate District 43 general election.[3][4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 43 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Tom Brewer |
52.26% | 9,169 |
| Al Davis Incumbent | 47.74% | 8,376 |
| Total Votes | 17,545 | |
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Al Davis and Tom Brewer were unopposed in the Nebraska State Senate District 43 primary.[5][6]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 43 Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Al Davis Incumbent | ||
| Tom Brewer | ||
2014
Brewer ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 3rd District. Brewer sought the Republican nomination in the primary on May 13, 2014, but lost to Adrian Smith.[7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Adrian Smith Incumbent |
68.1% | 67,113 | ||
| Tom Brewer | 31.9% | 31,436 | ||
| Total Votes | 98,549 | |||
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State |
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Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Brewer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Serving Nebraska Taxpayers While hard-working Nebraskans demand comprehensive tax reform, politicians in Lincoln ignore the will of the people and vote for tax increase after tax increase to fund more government programs. As your state senator, Tom Brewer will work with state, county, and municipal agencies to reduce the tax burden on our families and businesses while ensuring that priorities like agriculture, infrastructure, and education get the resources needed for our state to thrive. Supporting Farmers & Ranchers Tom Brewer has spent much of his life around agriculture, from leading his FFA Chapter in high school to working the CO-OP in Gordon. He will be a strong voice for Nebraska farmers and ranchers, working to protect our natural resources, promote incentives for new technology, and defend against forces like the EPA and HSUS who threaten agriculture through destructive regulation and litigation. Tom understands that agriculture is key to our state economy, and he’ll fight to lower the tax burden and improve infrastructure to help Nebraska farmers and ranchers feed the world. Stopping Government Overreach Whether its health care, agriculture, education, or tax policy, Tom Brewer believes that states have the right to govern themselves without constant interference from the federal government. He will fight to stop big government programs – from Obamacare and Medicaid expansion to Common Core - and their impact on our way of life in Nebraska. Defending Our Constitutional Rights With 36 years of decorated military service around the globe, Tom Brewer has fought and sacrificed to defend our constitutional rights and freedoms. And as a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and an avid hunter and competitive shooter, Tom will be a tireless defender of the Second Amendment in the Legislature. Protecting Life Tom Brewer believes in the sanctity of human life and will support legislation that protects and defends the unborn and stops abortion in our state. He will also fight to make sure Nebraskans are not forced to support abortion or compromise their beliefs through threats or mandates from the federal government.[8] |
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| —Tom Brewer[9] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 3 to April 18. A special session took place from July 25, 2024 to August 14, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 1.
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2022
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In 2022, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 20.
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2021
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In 2021, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Omaha, "Hansen: Col. Tom Brewer eager for one last tour," accessed January 2, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List for general election," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secetary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Primary Election May 10, 2016," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Watchdog, "Retired Army veteran to challenge Congressman Smith," accessed January 2, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Tom Brewer for Nebraska, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 43 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Tanya Storer (R) |
