Kara H. Eastman
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Kara Eastman | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Kara H. Eastman November 6, 1971 Evanston, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Scott |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Pitzer College (BA) Loyola University Chicago (MSW) |
Kara Henner Eastman[1] (born November 6, 1971) is an American politician who was the Democratic nominee in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in the 2018, and is the nominee in the 2020 elections.
Early life and career
Kara Henner Eastman was born on November 6, 1971, in Evanston, Illinois. From 1989 to 1993, she attended Pitzer College and graduated with a BA in sociology and English. From 1995 to 1997, she attended Loyola University Chicago and graduated with a Master of Social Work.[2][3] In 2006, she and her husband Scott moved to Omaha, Nebraska, so that he could take a job as an associate professor at Creighton University's history department.[4] In 2014, she was elected to the Board of Governors of Metropolitan Community College and was later selected to serve as the vice-chair of the board.[5]
In 2006, she helped found the Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance and later became its executive director.[1] In February 2016, the organization started sampling tap water for lead in collaboration with the Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District.[6]
Elections
2018
On May 22, 2017, Eastman announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district.[7] She stated that her campaign would focus on healthcare, economic, and education issues.[8] Eastman narrowly won the Democratic primary against former Representative Brad Ashford.[9] In October 2018, she was included on a list of endorsements from former President Barack Obama.[10] In the general election she was defeated by incumbent Republican Representative Don Bacon.[11]
2020
On December 20, 2018, Eastman announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district.[12] Prior to the Democratic primary Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representatives Lois Frankel, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Jamie Raskin, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Mark Pocan, and actor Mark Ruffalo endorsed her.[13] On May 12, 2020, she defeated Ann Ashford and Gladys Harrison.[14] Ashford later stated that she would not endorse Eastman.[15]
Following the Democratic primary Harrison, Obama, and former Senator Bob Kerrey endorsed her while Bob Krist, a former state senator and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nominee, endorsed Bacon.[16] On September 12, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden endorsed her.[17]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kara Eastman | 21,357 | 51.64% | ||
| Democratic | Brad Ashford | 19,998 | 48.36% | ||
| Total votes | 41,355 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Bacon (incumbent) | 126,715 | 51.00% | ||
| Democratic | Kara Eastman | 121,770 | 49.00% | ||
| Total votes | 248,485 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kara Eastman | 45,953 | 62.16% | ||
| Democratic | Ann Ashford | 23,059 | 31.19% | ||
| Democratic | Gladys Harrison | 4,920 | 6.65% | ||
| Total votes | 73,932 | 100.00% | |||
References
- ^ a b "Kara Henner Eastman" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Kara Eastman's Biography". Archived from the original on May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Kara Eastman Iowa State University". Archived from the original on May 19, 2020.
- ^ "The 2018 Race That Could Settle the Democrats' Civil War". Politico. November 3, 2018. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020.
- ^ "MEET KARA". Archived from the original on May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Local organization testing Omaha tap water for lead levels". Lincoln Journal Star. February 10, 2016. p. B5. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; May 19, 2020 suggested (help) - ^ "CEO announces Omaha House bid". Lincoln Journal Star. May 24, 2017. p. B7. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; May 19, 2020 suggested (help) - ^ "Ashford wants back in Congress". Lincoln Journal Star. June 18, 2017. p. B1. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; May 19, 2020 suggested (help) - ^ a b "2018 primary results" (PDF). Secretary of State of Nebraska. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 29, 2020.
- ^ "Obama endorsement". Lincoln Journal Star. October 8, 2018. p. A3. Archived from the original on May 19, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "2018 election results" (PDF). Secretary of State of Nebraska. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 29, 2020.
- ^ "Kara Eastman seeks a rematch in 2020; Rep. Don Bacon questions early announcement". December 20, 2018. Archived from the original on May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Warren Endorsement".;"Representative Endorsements". April 7, 2020. Archived from the original on May 22, 2020.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; April 7, 2020 suggested (help);"Ro Khana Endorsement". April 24, 2020. Archived from the original on May 22, 2020.;"Mark Ruffalo endorses Kara Eastman on eve of primary election". May 11, 2020. Archived from the original on May 22, 2020. - ^ a b "2020 primary results" (PDF). Secretary of State of Nebraska. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Ann Ashford Won't Endorse Eastman". Nebraska Central News. August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020.
- ^ "Gladys Harrison gives 'full support' to 2nd district, Democratic Congressional race winner Kara Eastman". Archived from the original on May 22, 2020.;"Bob Kerrey Endorses Eastman". May 14, 2020. Archived from the original on May 22, 2020.;"Former Democratic governor hopeful endorses GOP Rep. Bacon". May 15, 2020.;"President Obama announces endorsement for Kara Eastman". KMTV-TV. August 18, 2002. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Biden endorses Eastman in Omaha area House race; Trump backs Bacon". Omaha World-Herald. September 13, 2020. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020.
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