Herbert Nore
OfficeMember of the Nebraska Legislature from the 22nd district
Term startJanuary 5, 1965
Term endJanuary 8, 1975
PredecessorArnold Ruhnke (redistricted)
SuccessorDonald Dworak
Birth dateJune 16, 1911
Birth placeAlbion, Nebraska
Death dateAugust 5, 1985 (aged 74)
Death placeAlbion, Nebraska
EducationUniversity of Nebraska (B.S.)
PartyRepublican
SpouseCatharine Garber (m. 1940)
OccupationHigh school teacher, farmer

Herbert "Herb" E. Nore (June 16, 1911 – August 5, 1985) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 22nd district from 1965 to 1975.

Early life

Nore was born in Albion, Nebraska, in 1911, and graduated from Albion High School in 1931.[1] He attended the University of Nebraska, graduating with a bachelor's degree in education in 1936.[2][1] Nore was a high school teacher for eight years, and was a farmer and stockman in Genoa, Nebraska, where he served as president of the Genoa Chamber of Commerce.[2]

Nebraska Legislature

In 1964, following redistricting, appointed State Senator Fred Gottschalk ran for a second term in the 22nd district, which included Nance and Platte counties.[3] Nore ran against him, as did Sam Luchsinger, a farmer.[4][5] Luchsinger placed first in the primary election, receiving 38 percent of the vote to Nore's 33 percent and Gottschalk's 29 percent.[6] Nore and Luchsinger advanced to the general election,[7] where Nore narrowly won, defeating Luchsinger, 51–49 percent.[6][8]

Nore ran for re-election to a four-year term in 1966.[9] He was challenged by former Columbus City Councilman Dwayne Smith and farmer Kenneth Torczon.[10] Nore narrowly placed second in the primary, receiving 33 percent of the vote to Torczon's 36 percent and Smith's 31 percent.[11] Nore and Torczon advanced to the general election,[12] and Nore narrowly defeated Torczon with 51 percent of the vote.[11]

In 1970, Nore ran for re-election, and Torczon filed to run against him.[13] However, when Torczon, a member of the Columbus School Board, failed to miss the deadline for incumbent officeholders to file, he ended his campaign; attorney Noyes Rogers, who had supported Torczon, ran in his place.[13] In the primary election, Rogers placed first over Nore, winning 53 percent of the vote to Nore's 47 percent.[14] In the general election, Nore narrowly prevailed, defeating Rogers, 52–48 percent.[14][15]

Nore declined to run for a fourth term in 1974,[16] instead opting to run for Congress from 3rd district.[17] However, shortly after entering the race, Nore dropped out of the race, citing the ongoing legislative session and the fact that he would "have very little time to campaign[.]"[18]

Death

Nore died on August 5, 1985.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nebraska Blue Book 1972. Nebraska Legislative Council. 1973. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  2. ^ "Former State Sen. Herbert Nore Dies at 74 at His Albion Home". Omaha World-Herald. August 5, 1985. p. 28. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  3. ^ "Gottschalk Files For 2nd Term In Legislature". Lincoln Evening Journal. February 17, 1964. p. 17. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  4. ^ "Sam Luchsinger Files for Legislature". Monroe Booster. March 19, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  5. ^ "Nore Files for Legislature". Genoa Leader Times. February 27, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  6. ^ 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. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  7. ^ Rall, Ellis (May 13, 1964). "Loss Handed to Gottschalk". Evening World-Herald. p. 19. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  8. ^ "Nore Captures Senate Seat". Genoa Leader Times. November 12, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  9. ^ "Nore To Run". Lincoln Star. February 22, 1966. p. 9. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  10. ^ "Redistricting Puts New Look in Politics". Grand Island Independent. May 5, 1966. p. 7. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  11. ^ 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. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  12. ^ "Incumbent Herb Nore, Genoa, Faces Kenneth Torczon in 22nd". Grand Island Independent. November 5, 1966. p. 13. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  13. ^ "Noyes W. Rogers files as unicameral candidate". Columbus Telegram. March 14, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  14. ^ Marsh, Frank (1970). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1970, General Election, November 3, 1970. Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  15. ^ "Five Incumbent State Senators Lose". Star-Herald. November 5, 1970. p. 4-A. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  16. ^ "Nore Eyes 3rd District House Test". Lincoln Star. January 18, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  17. ^ "Partisan Races Draw Senators". Sunday Journal and Star. March 6, 1974. p. 9. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com
  18. ^ Guenther, Bob (March 16, 1974). "Few Surprises In Last-Minute Filing". Lincoln Star. p. 5. Retrieved April 21, 2026. – via Newspapers.com