Tom White (Nebraska politician)

Tom White
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 8th district
In office
2007–2010
Preceded byPatrick Bourne
Succeeded byBurke Harr
Personal details
Born (1956-10-26) October 26, 1956 (age 67)
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBarb White
ChildrenLogan
Reilly
ResidenceOmaha, Nebraska
Alma materRegis University, Creighton University
WebsiteTom White for Congress 2010

Tom White (born October 26, 1956) is a former member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature from Omaha, Nebraska. He represented the 8th District, which consists of the Benson and Dundee neighborhoods in Omaha.

Born in Columbus, Nebraska, he received his B.A. in philosophy and history from Regis University in 1979. He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 1983.

He was elected to the Legislature in 2006. He served on the Business and Labor, Revenue, and Urban Affairs Committees, as well as the Committee on Committees and Executive Board. He also served as the Vice Chair of the Retirement Systems Committee from 2007 to 2008.[1]

Since his election to the Nebraska Legislature, White has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for Governor or Congress.[2][3] In early July 2009, he formally announced he was raising money and laying groundwork for a run for Congress from the Omaha-area Second Congressional District.[4] He officially launched his campaign on September 9, 2009, positioning himself as a "tax-fighting, pro-business Democrat who loves the word 'nonpartisan.'" [5][needs update]

  1. ^ "Nebraska Unicameral Legislature". Sen. Tom White. Retrieved March 17, 2009.
  2. ^ Walton, Don (15 August 2008). "White a Democratic Lightning Rod". Lincoln Journal Star.
  3. ^ Walton, Don (2 February 2009). "Don Walton: Heineman campaign gears up". Lincoln Journal Star.
  4. ^ Tysver, Robynn. "Sen. White moves toward race with Terry". Omaha World Herald.
  5. ^ Tysver, Robynn. "White enters House race". Omaha World Herald.