# Lewis Webb > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lewis_Webb > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lewis_Webb.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Webb > Source revision: 1353926356 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Lewis Webb** (March 23, 1888 – June 17, 1973) was an American [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) politician from [Nebraska](/source/Nebraska) who served as a member of the [Nebraska Legislature](/source/Nebraska_Legislature) from the 39th district from 1959 to 1963. ## Early life Webb was born in [Drip Rock, Kentucky](/source/Estill_County,_Kentucky#Communities), in 1888, and moved to [Fairbury, Nebraska](/source/Fairbury,_Nebraska), in 1908.[1][2] He worked as a contractor; owned and operated Silent Night Rooms, a rooming house in [Ogallala](/source/Ogallala,_Nebraska); and was an inspector for the state highway department.[1][2] ## Nebraska Legislature In [1958](/source/1958_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Nebraska), State Senator [Donald McGinley](/source/Donald_McGinley) opted to successfully run for Congress rather than seek re-election. Webb ran to succeed him in the 39th district, which included [Arthur](/source/Arthur_County,_Nebraska), [Blaine](/source/Blaine_County,_Nebraska), [Deuel](/source/Deuel_County,_Nebraska), [Garden](/source/Garden_County,_Nebraska), [Grant](/source/Grant_County,_Nebraska), [Hooker](/source/Hooker_County,_Nebraska), [Keith](/source/Keith_County,_Nebraska), [Logan](/source/Logan_County,_Nebraska), [McPherson](/source/McPherson_County,_Nebraska), and [Thomas](/source/Thomas_County,_Nebraska) counties.[3] In the nonpartisan primary, Webb faced Keith County Sheriff Wayne Elliott, farmer Ed Prochaska, and rancher Jack Brogan.[4] Webb placed first in the primary, winning 38 percent of the vote to Prochaska's 36 percent,[5] and they advanced to the general election.[6] Webb narrowly defeated Prochaska, winning 53–47 percent,[5][7] and entered the legislature identifying as a Republican.[8] Webb ran for re-election in 1960, and was challenged by Brogan and farmer Dewey Jensen.[9][10] Webb placed first in the primary by a wide margin, winning 48 percent of the vote to Brogan's 28 percent and Jensen's 24 percent,[11] and he advanced to the general election with Brogan.[12] Webb defeated Brogan, winning 57 percent of the vote to Brogan's 43 percent.[11][13] In 1962, Webb ran for a third term, and was challenged by former Congressman [Donald McGinley](/source/Donald_McGinley), who was defeated for re-election in [1960](/source/1960_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Nebraska); [Chappell](/source/Chappell,_Nebraska) Mayor [Ramey Whitney](/source/Ramey_Whitney); and former Logan County Supervisor Robert McPherrin.[14][15][16] In the primary election, McGinley placed first, winning 38 percent of the vote to Webb's 32 percent,[17] and they advanced to the general election.[18] McGinley narrowly defeated Webb, winning 51–49 percent.[17][19] ## Death Webb died on June 17, 1973.[2] ## References 1. [*Nebraska Blue Book 1960*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-1960.pdf). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1961. Retrieved April 18, 2026. 1. ["Lewis Webb, former state senator, dies"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph/195807674/). *North Platte Telegraph*. June 20, 1973. p. 17. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Webb Files For Office"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph-bulletin/195805539/). *North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin*. March 29, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Arthur Man Seeks Office"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph-bulletin/195805741/). *North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin*. April 1, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. 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*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1958prim_gen.pdf). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026. 1. ["Webb and Prochaska Win Legislative Nod"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/keith-county-news/195806049/). *Keith County News*. May 15, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Lewis Webb Elected to Legislature"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/keith-county-news/195806207/). *Keith County News*. November 6, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. Hart, Jack (December 3, 1958). ["Bulk of Senators Are Republicans"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/195808515/). *[Lincoln Evening Journal](/source/Lincoln_Journal_Star)*. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Dewey L. Jensen Files for Unicameral Again"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sidney-telegraph/195806524/). *Sidney Telegraph*. March 14, 1960. p. 4. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Brogan Files For Legislature"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph-bulletin/195806585/). *North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin*. March 8, 1960. p. 3. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. 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*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1960prim_gen.pdf). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026. 1. ["Webb and Brogan Win Nomination"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/keith-county-news/195806674/). *Keith County News*. May 12, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Webb Wins 39th State Senate Seat"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/keith-county-news/195806795/). *Keith County News*. November 10, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Ramey C. Whitney Files For Legislator From Thirty-ninth Nebraska District"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/chappell-register/195806924/). *Chappell Register*. February 22, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Don McGinley Files for State Legislature Today"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph-bulletin/195807000/). *North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin*. January 29, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Robert McPherrin Files For Office of Nebr. 39th Legislative District"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-stapleton-enterprise-incorporating-t/195807145/). *Stapleton Enterprise*. January 25, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. 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*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1962prim_gen.pdf). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 18, 2026. 1. ["Lautenschlager Is 3rd in Field of 4"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-evening-journal/195807306/). *[Lincoln Evening Journal](/source/Lincoln_Journal_Star)*. May 16, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved April 18, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com) 1. ["Five Incumbents Fall Behind In Race for State Unicameral"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald/195807409/). *[Star-Herald](/source/Star-Herald)*. November 7, 1962. p. 1. 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