Charles Davey (Nebraska politician)
Charles Davey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 48th district | |
| In office June 3, 1974 – January 8, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Carpenter |
| Succeeded by | William E. Nichol |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1909 Stoddard, Nebraska |
| Died | March 15, 1989 (aged 79) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Grace |
| Children | 2 (Chuck Jr., Frank) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Charles Davey (September 8, 1909 – March 15, 1989) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 48th district from 1974 to 1975.
Early career
Davey was born in Stoddard, Nebraska, in 1909, and moved to Scottsbluff in 1920 .[1][2] He joined his father in the oil business,[2] forming the Davey Oil Company in 1946, and the Davey Real Estate Company in 1953.[1]
Local politics
Davey served two non-consecutive terms on the Scottsbluff City Council from 1942 to 1943 and 1947 to 1949.[3] In 1954, Davey ran for the Scotts Bluff County Commission.[2] He won the Democratic primary and faced Republican nominee C. A. Emery, the former county assessor, in the general election.[4][5] He narrowly Emery, winning 53–47 percent.[6]
In 1958, Davey considered running for Governor at the urging of several prominent western Nebraskans,[7] but ultimately declined to do so.[8] Instead, Davey ran for re-election,[9] and was re-elected unopposed.[10] He declined to seek re-election in 1962.[11]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1974, State Senator Terry Carpenter ran for Lieutenant Governor and lost in the Democratic primary. He resigned from the legislature following his defeat, and Governor J. James Exon appointed Davey to serve out the remaining months of Carpenter's term.[12] Davey was sworn in on June 3, 1974,[13] and declined to seek a full term as a write-in candidate.[14] Carpenter, however, attempted to reclaim his seat as a write-in candidate and narrowly lost.[15]
Death
Davey died on March 15, 1989.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c "Former Scottsbluff Councilman, State Senator Dies". Alliance Times-Herald. March 16, 1989. p. 12. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Charles Davey To Seek County Post". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. May 6, 1954. p. 7. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Charles Davey Dies at Age 79". Omaha World-Herald. March 17, 1989. p. 54. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Morrison, Williams Unicameral Foes; Sheriff Warrick Romps". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. August 11, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Candidates In The Primary". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. August 8, 1954. p. 11. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nichols Leading Hardt By Narrow Margin". Minatare Free Press. November 4, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Walton, Don (January 23, 1958). "Scottsbluff Man Asked To Run For Governor". Lincoln Star. p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Davey Won't Run For Governor". Lincoln Evening Journal. January 25, 1958. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Chuck Davey Files For Reelection". Gering Courier. February 7, 1958. p. 6. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sheriff, Attorney Races Loom As Only County Election Battles". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. November 2, 1958. p. 8. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Earl Mead Files For County Post As Commissioner". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. January 5, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Pieper, Don (May 18, 1974). "Davey Will Take Carpenter's Seat". Omaha World-Herald. p. 7. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Brown, Vincent D., ed. (1975). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Eighty-Fourth Legislature, First Session (PDF). Vol. 1. p. 9-10. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "Davey Not in Race". Lincoln Evening Journal. May 18, 1974. p. 5. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Recount Shows Carpenter Is Loser by 68 Votes". Grand Island Independent. November 29, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.