Rick Budd
OfficeMember of the Nebraska Legislature from the 2nd district
Term startJanuary 5, 1965
Term endApril 1, 1970
PredecessorWilliam Brandt
SuccessorJack Mullen
Birth dateApril 12, 1920
Birth placeIndependence, Missouri
Death dateJune 25, 1988 (aged 68)
Death placeOmaha, Nebraska
PartyRepublican
EducationCentral Methodist College
University of Southern California
University of Missouri (B.S.)
SpouseClara Lee Keller (m. 1945)
OccupationAutomobile dealer

Rick S. Budd (April 12, 1920 – June 25, 1988) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 2nd district from 1965 to 1970.

Early life

Budd was born in Independence, Missouri, in 1920, and attended Central Methodist College and the University of Southern California before graduating with his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Missouri.[1] Budd owned and operated several companies in Nebraska City, including a car dealership, hardware store, and appliance store.[1][2] He served as a member of the Nebraska City School Board.[2]

Nebraska Legislature

In 1964, Budd ran for the state legislature from the 2nd district. Following redistricting, the 2nd district, which included Nemaha and Otoe counties, was redrawn to include Cass and Otoe counties.[2] Incumbent State Senator William Brandt declined to seek re-election,[3] and faced former State Senator Frank Sorrell and farmer Carl Swanson in the primary election.[4][5] Budd placed first in the primary election, receiving 48 percent of the vote to Sorrell's 28 percent and Swanson's 23 percent,[6] and he advanced to the general election with Sorrell.[7] Sorrell died on August 20, 1964,[8] and was replaced on the ballot by Swanson.[9] Budd defeated Swanson by a wide margin, receiving 59 percent of the vote to Swanson's 41 percent.[6]

Budd ran for a second term in 1966.[10] He was challenged by farmer Calvin Carsten and ironworker William Heier.[11] Budd placed first in the primary election, receiving 61 percent of the vote to Carsten's 33 percent and Heier's 6 percent. Budd and Carsten advanced to the general election, where Budd defeated Carsten, winning re-election with 59 percent of the vote.[12]

Post-legislative career

On April 1, 1970, Budd resigned from the state legislature to serve as the Nebraska state director of the Small Business Administration.[13] He stepped down as state director in 1988.[14]

Death

Budd died on June 25, 1988.[14]

References

  1. ^ Nebraska Blue Book 1968. Nebraska Legislative Council. 1969. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  2. ^ "R. S. "Rick" Budd Files for Second District Senate Post". Bellevue Press. January 2, 1964. p. 9. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  3. ^ "Frank Sorrell Seeking Election To Legislature". Lincoln Star. January 24, 1964. p. 17. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  4. ^ "Carl Swanson Files for State Senate". Plattsmouth Journal. March 16, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  5. ^ "Sorrell Files For Senate". Plattsmouth Journal. January 23, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  6. ^ 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. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  7. ^ "William F. Nolte, Tom Solomon Win Nomination For Commissioner; Rick Budd, Frank Sorrell Will Contend For State Legislature Seat". Plattsmouth Journal. May 14, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  8. ^ "Longtime Active Demo Frank Sorrell, 70, Dies". Lincoln Star. August 21, 1964. p. 3. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  9. ^ Person, Betty (August 25, 1964). "McGinley Withdraws From Legislature Race". Lincoln Star. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  10. ^ "Budd Seeks Second Term". Evening World-Herald. February 17, 1966. p. 8. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  11. ^ "Avoca Farmer To Oppose Budd". Omaha World-Herald. February 25, 1966. p. 8. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  12. ^ 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. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  13. ^ "Senator Budd Is Expected To Quit Today". Omaha World-Herald. April 1, 1970. p. 4. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  14. ^ "Services Held For Ex-Senator". Omaha World-Herald. June 28, 1988. p. 32. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via Newspapers.com