# Jacklyn Smith

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**Jacklyn J. Smith** (, November 12, 1934 – June 20, 2021) was a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) politician from [Nebraska](/source/Nebraska) who served as a member of the [Nebraska Legislature](/source/Nebraska_Legislature) from 1985 to 1991.

## Early life

Jacklyn Brunke was born in [Campbell, Nebraska](/source/Campbell,_Nebraska), in 1934. She married Ramon Smith in 1952, and graduated with her bachelor's degree from [Kearney State College](/source/University_of_Nebraska_at_Kearney).[1] Smith completed one year of graduate school at the [University of Nebraska–Lincoln](/source/University_of_Nebraska%E2%80%93Lincoln).[1] She worked as the assistant director of the Midland Area Agency on Aging.[1]

## Nebraska Legislature

In 1984, Smith ran against appointed State Senator [Clarence Jacobson](/source/Clarence_Jacobson) in the 33rd district, which was based in [Adams County](/source/Adams_County,_Nebraska).[2] In the nonpartisan primary, Smith placed first, winning 31 percent of the vote, while businessman Jack Crowley placed second with 29 percent, farmer Lloyd Bohlke placed third with 24 percent, and Jacobson placed fourth with 15 percent.[2][3] Smith defeated Crowley, winning 56 percent of the vote to Crowley's 44 percent.[3]

Smith ran for a second term in 1988,[4] and no candidates filed to run against her,[5] and she won the election unopposed.[6]

## Post-legislative career

Smith stepped down from the legislature after she was appointed by Governor [Ben Nelson](/source/Ben_Nelson) to serve as the director of the Nebraska Department of Aging.[7] She resigned on July 1, 1991.[8]

Smith was later appointed the administrator of the Community Options for the Elderly Programs and served as the town librarian of the [Campbell](/source/Campbell,_Nebraska) library.[9]

## Death

Smith died on June 20, 2021.[10]

## References

1. Fraass, Robert H. (ed.) (1991). [*Nebraska Blue Book 1991-92*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-199091.pdf). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved April 6, 2026.

1. Schreiner, Bruce (May 10, 1984). ["21 Incumbents Seek Another Term To Unicameral"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-alliance-times-herald/194479000/). *[Alliance Times-Herald](/source/Alliance_Times-Herald)*. p. 11. Retrieved April 6, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Beermann, Allen J. (1984). [*Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1984, General Election, November 6, 1984*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1984prim_gen.pdf). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.

1. ["Sen. Jacklyn Smith To Seek 2nd Term"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/195027023/). *[Omaha World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. February 13, 1988. p. 19. Retrieved April 6, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Kotok, C. David (March 12, 1988). ["Lack of Opponents Called Frustrating By Party Leaders"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/195027107/). *[Omaha World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. p. 17. Retrieved April 6, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Beermann, Allen J. (1988). [*Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 10, 1988, General Election, November 8, 1988*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1988prim_gen.pdf). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.

1. Gertzen, Jason (June 21, 1991). ["Senator to Quit Seat; Head State Aging Office"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/195025756/). *[Omaha World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. p. 13. Retrieved April 6, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. O'Donnell, Patrick J. (ed.) (1991). [*Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Ninety-Second Legislature, First Special Session*](https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/92/PDF/Journal/s1journal_book.pdf). Vol. 1. p. 6–7. Retrieved April 6, 2026.

1. Allan, Tom (May 18, 1998). ["Books, Not Legislative Bills, Now Hold Ex-Senator's Focus"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/195025866/). *[Omaha World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. p. 11. Retrieved April 6, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Jacklyn Smith"](https://www.lbvfh.com/obituaries/jacklyn-smith). *Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home*. 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2026.

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