James Monen
James Monen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 4th district | |
| In office January 4, 1994 – January 4, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Horgan |
| Succeeded by | Kermit Brashear |
| Judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court | |
| In office September 1, 1977 – September 1, 1993 | |
| Appointed by | J. James Exon |
| Preceded by | Richard S. Wiles |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Steven Ramirez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1933 |
| Died | August 18, 2011 (aged 78) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maureen |
| Children | 5 (Agnes, James Jr., Michaela, Kate, Sheila) |
| Education | Georgetown University (B.A.) Creighton University School of Law (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
James Philip "Jim" Monen, Sr. (May 6, 1933 – August 18, 2011) was a Democratic politician and judge from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 4th district from 1994 to 1995 and as a judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court from 1977 to 1993.
Early career
Monen was born in 1933, and graduated from Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska.[1] He then attended Georgetown University and the Creighton University School of Law.[1] Monen worked as a prosecutor and as an attorney in private practice in Omaha and Norfolk.[1]
Workers' Compensation Court
In 1977, following the retirement of Judge Richard S. Wiles, Governor J. James Exon appointed Monen to the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court, and he was sworn in on September 1, 1977.[2] He faced his first retention election in 1980, and was retained by voters with 76 percent of the vote.[3] Monen was retained with 74 percent of the vote in 1986,[4] and 69 percent in 1992.[5]
Monen announced that he would retire effective September 1, 1993, noting that he wanted to "do something else that would be worthwhile to me and the community."[6]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1993, State Senator Thomas Horgan, a Democrat who represented the 4th district, which was based in West Omaha, announced that he would retire to take an out-of-state job. Governor Ben Nelson appointed Monen to serve out the remaining year of Horgan's term.[7] Monen was sworn in on January 4, 1994,[8] and ran for a full term that year.[9]
Monen was challenged by Kermit Brashear, the former chairman of the Nebraska Republican Party.[10] Brashear narrowly placed first in the primary election, winning 53 percent of the vote to Monen's 47 percent,[11] and the two advanced to the general election. Brashear ultimately defeated Monen by a wide margin, winning 59–41 percent.[11]
Death
Monen died on August 18, 2011.[1][12]
References
- ^ a b c d Truax, Sue Story (August 21, 2011). "Memorial Mass set for Monen, 78". Omaha World-Herald. p. 5B. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Monen to Take New Post Sept. 1". Omaha World-Herald. August 10, 1977. p. 58. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Beermann, Allen J. (1980). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 13, 1980, General Election, November 4, 1980 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ 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 15, 2026.
- ^ Beermann, Allen J. (1992). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 12, 1992, General Election, November 3, 1992 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ Boellstorff, Leslie (July 31, 1993). "Search Panel To Seek Judge In September". Omaha World-Herald. p. 30. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cordes, Henry J. (November 23, 1993). "James Monen Is New Senator For District 4". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ O'Donnell, Patrick, ed. (1994). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Ninety-Third Legislature, Section Session (PDF). Vol. 1. p. 87–88. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ Terrill, Dean (April 30, 1982). "Seven seeking Unicam seat in 32nd District". Lincoln Star. p. 6. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cordes, Henry J. (December 16, 1993). "Brashear to Run for Legislature". Omaha World-Herald. p. 19. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Beermann, Allen J. (1994). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 10, 1994, General Election, November 8, 1994 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "James P. "Jim" Monen Sr". Omaha World-Herald. 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2026.