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William Hasebroock
Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature
In office
January 5, 1971 – January 2, 1973
Preceded byJerome Warner
Succeeded byRichard Proud
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
In office
January 3, 1961 – May 22, 1979
Preceded byOliver Olinger
Succeeded byHarry Chronister
Constituency12th district (1961–1965)
16th district (1965–1967)
18th district (1967–1979)
Personal details
Born(1903-07-30)July 30, 1903
near Scribner, Nebraska
DiedMay 22, 1979(1979-05-22) (aged 75)
Lincoln, Nebraska
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Margaret McDonald
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(m. 1928)​
Children1 (Robert)
OccupationFarmer, businessman

William H. Hasebroock (July 30, 1903 – May 22, 1979) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature from 1971 to 1973 and as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from 1961 until his death in 1979.

Early life

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Hasebroock was born on a farm near Scribner, Nebraska, in 1903, and graduated from Scribner High School.[1] He was a farmer and businessman, and served as Mayor of Scribner for two terms before moving to West Point in 1941.[2] Hasebroock was elected Mayor of West Point in 1946.[2]

Nebraska Legislature

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In 1958, State Senator John Beaver, who served as Speaker of the Legislature, declined to seek re-election,[3] and Hasebroock ran to succeed him in the 12th district, which was based in Burt and Cuming counties.[2] He faced farmer Robert Skinner, former Burt County Assessor Oliver Olinger, and livestock breeder R. C. Graff in the nonpartisan primary.[4][5] Hasebroock placed first in the primary, winning 37 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Olinger, who placed second with 29 percent.[6][7] In the general election, Hasebroock narrowly lost to Olinger, winning 48 percent of the vote to his 52 percent.[6][8]

Hasebroock ran against Olinger in 1960.[9][10] In the primary election, Olinger narrowly placed first, winning 51 percent of the vote to Hasebroock's 49 percent.[11] They proceeded to the general election, where Hasebroock won, defeating Olinger with 53 percent of the vote.[11][12]

In 1962, Hasebroock ran for re-election,[13] and was challenged by Chester Graff, a director of the Cuming County Public Power District. After Graff, an incumbent officeholder, missed the deadline for officeholders to file, he mounted a write-in campaign.[14] Hasebroock won 78 percent of the vote in the primary election, with Graf winning 830 votes and 22 percent.[15] Graff received enough votes to be nominated, and they both advanced to the general election.[16] Hasebroock defeated Graff in a landslide, winning 65 percent of the vote to Graff's 35 percent.[15]

Following redistricting, Hasebroock ran for re-election in 1964 in the 16th district, which swapped out Burt County for Colfax County.[17] He was challenged by Harold Dinklage and Frank Cada, both of whom were farmers.[18][19] In the primary election, Hasebroock placed first, winning 46 percent of the vote, and Cada narrowly beat out Dinklage to advance to the general election.[20][21] Hasebroock only narrowly defeated Cada in the general election, winning his third term, 51–49 percent.[20]

In 1966, after the legislature was expanded to 49 members, Hasebroock ran for re-election in the 18th district, which consisted of Colfax, Cuming, and Stanton counties.[22] He was placed into the same district as State Senator Peter H. Claussen, who ran for re-election, and also faced a rematch with Cada.[23][24] Hasebroock received 47 percent of the vote in the primary election, and proceeded to the general election with Cada, who placed second with 31 percent.[25][26] Hasebroock again defeated Cada by a thin margin, receiving 51 percent of the vote to his 49 percent.[26]

Hasebroock was re-elected without opposition in 1970.[27] After the election, Hasebroock announced that he would run for Speaker.[28] He narrowly defeated State Senator Jules Burbach, winning 25 votes to Burbach's 23 on the secret ballot, and took office.[29]

In 1974, he sought re-election to a sixth term.[30] He was challenged by Hugo Srb, a former State Senator who served as clerk of the legislature from 1937 to 1969; college student Brendan Moore; and former fireman Frank Vesely.[31][32] Hasebroock won 62 percent of the vote in the primary election, and faced Srb, who received 17 percent of the vote, in the general election.[33][34] In the general election, Hasebroock defeated Srb in a landslide, winning re-election, 70–30 percent.[33][35] He was re-elected without opposition in 1978.[36]

Death

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Hasebroock died on May 22, 1979, less than a year into his seventh term.[37]

References

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  1. ^ Nebraska Blue Book 1978-1979 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1979. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c "W. H. Hasebroock Files for Senator From 12th Legislative District". Cuming County Democrat. West Point, Nebraska. March 20, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Sen. Beaver Not To Run Fifth Time". Fremont Guide and Tribune. March 13, 1958. p. 19. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Oliver Olinger Files in Race". Fremont Tribune. April 1, 1958. p. 8. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Robert Skinner and R. C. Graff Seek Legislature Seat". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. April 10, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1958). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 13, 1958, General Election, November 4, 1958 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  7. ^ "Voters Show Good Turn-Out in City; Hasebroock and Olinger are Victors". Cuming County Democrat. West Point, Nebraska. May 15, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Oliver Olinger and Larry Brock Win". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. November 6, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Olinger Asks Return To Legislature". Fremont Tribune. February 16, 1960. p. 5. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Legislative Race Develops". News-Chronicle. Wisner, Nebraska. March 10, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1960). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 10, 1960, General Election, November 8, 1960 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  12. ^ "2 Legislators Lose Places". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. November 9, 1960. p. 10. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Sen. Hasebroock Files For Reelection". Cuming County Democrat. West Point, Nebraska. March 22, 1962. p. 5. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Graff Will Try Write-in Race". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. April 21, 1962. p. 3. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1962). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 15, 1962, General Election, November 6, 1962 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  16. ^ "Incumbent Supervisors Handily Win Reelection In Primary". West Point News. May 17, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "Sen. Hasebroock Seeks Re-election". Colfax County Press. Clarkson, Nebraska. January 15, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "Harold H. Dinklage Will Seek Unicameral Seat". News-Chronicle. Wisner, Nebraska. March 19, 1964. p. 5. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "Only one contest for county office". Schuyler Sun. March 26, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1964). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1964, General Election, November 3, 1964 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  21. ^ "Hasebroock Tops Senate Candidates; Race Set for District 4 Supervisor". West Point News. May 14, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ Herman, Dick (February 6, 1966). "Legislature to Change Little, Barring At-Large Election". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 11. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ "P. H. Claussen Files For Re-election". Cuming County Democrat. West Point, Nebraska. March 3, 1966. p. 9. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  24. ^ "Frank J. Cada files for State Legislature". Schuyler Sun. March 17, 1966. p. 5. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. ^ "Russillo Bid Leads Field". Omaha World-Herald. May 11, 1966. p. 14. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1966). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 10, 1966, General Election, November 8, 1966 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  27. ^ "Primary Races Offer Fight or Free Ride". Omaha World-Herald. March 15, 1970. p. 45. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. ^ Herman, Dick (December 8, 1970). "Holmquist Leaves Speaker Race To Burbach, Hasebroock, Simpson". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  29. ^ Herman, Dick (January 5, 1971). "Hasebroock Elected Speaker of Unicam, Edging Out Burbach". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 1. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  30. ^ "Hasebroock Files For Re-election". Omaha World-Herald. January 5, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  31. ^ "Four seek seat in legislature". Fremont Tribune. May 3, 1974. p. 11. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  32. ^ Thompson, David (March 16, 1974). "77 File for 24 Seats In State Legislature". Omaha World-Herald. p. 17. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  33. ^ a b Beermann, Allen J. (1974). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 14, 1974, General Election, November 5, 1974 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  34. ^ "Incumbents Prove Tough Across State". Omaha World-Herald. May 15, 1974. p. 11. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  35. ^ "Incumbent In Legislature Is Defeated". Omaha World-Herald. November 6, 1974. p. 69. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  36. ^ "Ex-N.U. Star Novak Gains Spot in Finals". Omaha World-Herald. May 10, 1978. p. 11. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  37. ^ "Hasebroock Death Shocks Friends". Omaha World-Herald. May 23, 1979. p. 46. Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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