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Kate Bolz
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 29th district
In office
January 9, 2013 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byTony Fulton
Succeeded byEliot Bostar
Personal details
Born (1979-03-01) March 1, 1979 (age 45)
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNebraska Wesleyan University (BA)
University of Michigan (MSW)
WebsiteCampaign website

Kate Bolz (born March 1, 1979) is an American politician and social worker who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature, representing the 29th district from 2013 to 2021. She was the Democratic nominee for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in the 2020 election.

Early life and education

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Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Bolz graduated from Palmyra High School in 1997. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2001 and Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2005.[1]

Career

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Bolz was an Emerson National Hunger Fellow, and also worked with the Lutheran Services of America. She later became a policy analyst with Nebraska Appleseed, focusing on a low-income self-sufficiency program.[2]

Bolz was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2012.[1] During her tenure in the legislature, Bolz has specialized in education issues, tax fairness, opportunities for working families, aging issues, and economic growth.[2]

In October 2019, Bolz announced that she would run against Jeff Fortenberry to represent Nebraska's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 elections.[3] On May 12, 2020, Bolz defeated Babs Ramsey and became the Democratic nominee.[4] She lost the November election,[5] and soon joined the staff of Lincoln, Nebraska Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.[6] She was later named State Director for Rural Development for the USDA.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sen. Kate Bolz". Nebraska Legislature. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  • ^ a b Young, Joanne (November 8, 2011). "Educator, social worker will seek District 29 legislative seat". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  • ^ "Sen. Kate Bolz announces run for Congress". October 3, 2019.
  • ^ "Nebraska Primary Election Results: First Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  • ^ "Nebraska Election Results: First Congressional District". The New York Times. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  • ^ "Kate Bolz to join Lincoln mayor's staff". 1011now.com. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  • ^ "President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, HUD, and FEMA". The White House. December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
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    Nebraska Legislature
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    Tony Fulton

    Member of the Nebraska Legislature
    from the 29th district

    2013–present
    Incumbent

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