# Rick Budd

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**Rick S. Budd** (April 12, 1920 – June 25, 1988) 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 the 2nd district from 1965 to 1970.

## Early life

Budd was born in [Independence, Missouri](/source/Independence,_Missouri), in 1920, and attended [Central Methodist College](/source/Central_Methodist_University) and the [University of Southern California](/source/University_of_Southern_California) before graduating with his bachelor's degree in business administration from the [University of Missouri](/source/University_of_Missouri).[1] Budd owned and operated several companies in [Nebraska City](/source/Nebraska_City,_Nebraska), 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](/source/Nemaha_County,_Nebraska) and [Otoe](/source/Otoe_County,_Nebraska) counties, was redrawn to include [Cass](/source/Cass_County,_Nebraska) and Otoe counties.[2] Incumbent State Senator [William Brandt](/source/William_Brandt_(Nebraska_politician)) declined to seek re-election,[3] and faced former State Senator [Frank Sorrell](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-1968.pdf). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1969. Retrieved April 19, 2026.

1. ["R. S. "Rick" Budd Files for Second District Senate Post"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/bellevue-press/195888605/). *Bellevue Press*. January 2, 1964. p. 9. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Frank Sorrell Seeking Election To Legislature"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star/195372428/). *[Lincoln Star](/source/Lincoln_Journal_Star)*. January 24, 1964. p. 17. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Carl Swanson Files for State Senate"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plattsmouth-journal/195889206/). *Plattsmouth Journal*. March 16, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Sorrell Files For Senate"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plattsmouth-journal/195889245/). *Plattsmouth Journal*. January 23, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. 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*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1964prim_gen.pdf). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 19, 2026.

1. ["William F. Nolte, Tom Solomon Win Nomination For Commissioner; Rick Budd, Frank Sorrell Will Contend For State Legislature Seat"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plattsmouth-journal/195889394/). *Plattsmouth Journal*. May 14, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Longtime Active Demo Frank Sorrell, 70, Dies"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star/68173973/). *[Lincoln Star](/source/Lincoln_Journal_Star)*. August 21, 1964. p. 3. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Person, Betty (August 25, 1964). ["McGinley Withdraws From Legislature Race"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star/195836544/). *[Lincoln Star](/source/Lincoln_Journal_Star)*. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Budd Seeks Second Term"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/195889917/). *[Evening World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. February 17, 1966. p. 8. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Avoca Farmer To Oppose Budd"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/194404913/). *[Omaha World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. February 25, 1966. p. 8. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. 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*](https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1966prim_gen.pdf). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 19, 2026.

1. ["Senator Budd Is Expected To Quit Today"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/195890179/). *[Omaha World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. April 1, 1970. p. 4. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Services Held For Ex-Senator"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/195890332/). *[Omaha World-Herald](/source/Omaha_World-Herald)*. June 28, 1988. p. 32. Retrieved April 19, 2026. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

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