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 Hartington, Nebraska, and graduated from Hartington High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II in various capacities, including as a non-commissioned officer and officer. Thone attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he was involved in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and sponsored Johnny Carson. He graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1950, established a private legal practice in Lincoln, and served as deputy secretary of state of Nebraska. Thone also held leadership roles in the Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce and worked as an Administrative Assistant to U.S. Senator Roman Hruska. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1970, representing Nebraska's 1st congressional district and serving on the House Select Committee on Assassinations.

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
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Nebraska House of Representatives 1st District

73.20% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Nebraska House of Representatives 1st District

53.30% of vote

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Nebraska House of Representatives 1st District

64.20% of vote

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

Election History

Nebraska's 1st congressional district election, 1970

50.63% of vote

Win