Gary Hannibal
Gary E. Hannibal | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 4th district | |
| In office January 5, 1983 – January 9, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Stoney |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Horgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1943 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Lou |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Omaha (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Real estate broker |
Gary E. Hannibal (born May 5, 1943) is a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 4th district from 1983 to 1991.
Early career
Hannibal was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Westside High School.[1] He attended the University of Omaha, receiving his bachelor's degree in economics in 1970.[2] Hannibal established Hannibal Construction, Inc., in 1965, and began working as a real estate broker in 1972.[2] He served on the board of directors of the National Association of Home Builders from 1974 to 1982, and as president of the Metropolitan Omaha Builders Association in 1982.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1982, State Senator Larry Stoney declined to seek re-election to a third term,[3] and Hannibal ran to succeed him in the 4th district, which was based in West Omaha.[4] In the nonaprtisan primary, he faced Wanda Christie, an antique dealer; Dennis Hanley, a teacher; Maureen Monen, a member of the state Natural Resources Commission; Bev Laing, an improvement district trustee; and Al Pattavina, the former city director of public safety,[5] In the primary, Hannibal placed first, winning 37 percent of the vote to Laing's 24 percent.[6] Though the race was formally nonpartisan, both Hannibal and Laing were Republicans.[7] Hannibal ultimately defeated Laing by a narrow margin, winning 53–47 percent.[6]
Hannibal ran for re-election to a second term in 1986.[8] Homebuilder Denny Henson, a Republican, challenged Hannibal for re-election.[9] In the primary, Hannibal placed first over Henson, winning 60 percent.[10] However, in the general election, Hannibal only won re-election by a narrow margin, receiving 53 percent of the vote to Henson's 47 percent.[10]
In 1990, Hannibal declined to seek re-election to a third term, instead deciding to return to his real estate business.[11]
References
- ^ "Metropolitan Area: State Legislature". Omaha World-Herald. May 6, 1982. p. 26. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Prokop, Arlie, ed. (1989). Nebraska Blue Book 1988-89 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Stoney Won't Run For a Third Term". Omaha World-Herald. January 28, 1982. p. 1. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hannibal Seeks Stoney's Seat". Omaha World-Herald. February 22, 1982. p. 2. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Thompson, David (April 26, 1982). "Name Recognition Likely Factor In 4th Legislative District Election". Omaha World-Herald. p. 6. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Beermann, Allen J. (1982). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 11, 1982, General Election, November 2, 1982 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ Mahoney, Jerry (October 19, 1982). "Newcomers Vie For Legislature In 4th District". Omaha World-Herald. p. 3. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sixteen state senators file for re-election bids". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. February 28, 1986. p. 3. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Builder Henson Runs in Dist. 4". Omaha World-Herald. February 7, 1986. p. 13. Retrieved March 16, 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 March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Hannibal decides not to run again for Legislature". Lincoln Journal. January 12, 1990. p. 21. Retrieved March 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.