Frank Korshoj
Frank Korshoj | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district | |
| In office January 7, 1987 – January 9, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Goll |
| Succeeded by | Bud Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1932 |
| Died | February 1, 2024 (aged 91) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Frank Korshoj (October 17, 1932 – February 1, 2024) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district from 1987 to 1991
Early life
Korshoj was born in Herman, Nebraska, and graduated from Herman Public School in 1950.[1][2] He worked with his father in the family's retail lumber business.[1] In 1953, Korshoj was drafted into the United States Army and trained at Fort Riley before being stationed in Germany.[1]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1986, Korshoj ran for the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district,[3] which included Burt, Thurston, and Washington counties, and a small corner of Cuming County.[4] In the nonpartisan primary election, Korshoj ran against Robert Blobaum, who owned a retail fertilizer business; Jerry Clark, a farmer and businessman; Kathleen Sorensen Severens, the coordinator of the Farm Crisis Hotline; Walter Thompson, a cattle feeder; and Kennard Mayor Al Todd.[4] Korshoj placed first in the primary, winning 28 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Severens, who placed second with 25 percent.[5] In the general election, Korshoj defeated Severens by a wide margin, receiving 60 percent of the vote to her 40 percent.[5]
Several months after Korshoj was sworn in, he announced that he would not seek a second term in 1990, and closed his campaign account.[6]
He filed for re-election in 1990, but ultimately declined to run, describing himself as an "off-again, on again, gone again Finnigan."[7]
Death
Korshoj died on February 1, 2024.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Legislative Resolution 451" (PDF). Nebraska Legislature. 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Smith, Gail Lynn, ed. (1987). Nebraska Blue Book 1986-87 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Herman man files for office". Fremont Tribune. March 4, 1986. p. 3. Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Stern, Gabriella (May 2, 1986). "Lottery, Indian Issue Mark District 16 Race". Omaha World-Herald. p. 23. Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Beermann, Allen J. (1986). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 13, 1986, General Election, November 4, 1986 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Joyce, James; Hicks, Nancy (May 20, 1987). "Around The Rotunda". Lincoln Star. p. 16. Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sen. Korshoj will not run despite filing for re-election". Lincoln Journal. March 12, 1990. p. 8. Retrieved February 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.