Brad Ashford

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Brad Ashford
Image of Brad Ashford

Democratic Party

Prior offices
Nebraska State Senate District 20
U.S. House Nebraska District 2
Successor: Don Bacon
Predecessor: Lee Terry
Elections and appointments
Last election

May 15, 2018

Education

High school

Westside High School

Bachelor's

Colgate University, 1971

Law

Creighton University School of Law, 1974

Personal
Profession
Co-Owner, Nebraska Clothing Company
Contact

Personal website

Personal Twitter

Brad Ashford (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.

Ashford (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 15, 2018.

Ashford lost his re-election bid in 2016.[1] He was defeated by Republican Don Bacon in the general election. Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District race was rated as a battleground in 2016.

Ashford served in the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 20, from 2007 to January 7, 2015. Ashford previously served in the Unicameral from 1987 to 1995.

Ashford passed away on April 19, 2022.[2]

Biography

Ashford earned his bachelor's degree from Colgate University in 1971 and his J.D. from the Creighton University School of Law in 1974. His professional experience included working as an attorney and businessman.

Ashford began his professional career in 1974 as an attorney for the General Counsel's Office of the Federal Highway Administration. In 1975, Ashford began work as an attorney for Bradford and Cohen, where he would continue to work until 2003. From 1983 to 1984, he worked as a hearing examiner for the Nebraska Department of Education. From 1984 to 1986, he served as a judge for the Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations. In 1998, he became the vice president and business development investor of Discoverwhy.com. Ashford later became co-owner of the Nebraska Clothing Company, which began in 1993.[3]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Ashford served on the following committees:[4]

Nebraska State Senate

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:

Key votes

114th Congress

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The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[5][6] For more information pertaining to Ashford's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[7]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015
See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
Yea3.png On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Ashford was one of 40 Democrats to vote in favor of TAA.[8][9]
Trade promotion authority
Yea3.png On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Ashford was one of 28 Democrats to support the measure.[10][11]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Yea3.png After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Ashford was one of 28 Democrats to vote in favor of the amendment.[12][13]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.png The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Ashford was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[14][15]

Defense spending authorization

Yea3.png On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Ashford voted with 40 Democrats and 228 Republicans to approve the bill.[16] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[17]

Yea3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[18][19] Ashford voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[20] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[21]

2016 Budget proposal

Nay3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Ashford, voted against the resolution.[22][23][24]

2015 budget

Yea3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[25] Ashford voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[26] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[27] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.png On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Ashford voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[28][29]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Ashford voted with 24 Democrats and 244 Republicans against the bill.[30][31]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Ashford voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[32][33]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Nay3.png On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Ashford voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[34][35]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[36] Ashford voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[37]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Ashford voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[38][39]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Nay3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Ashford voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[40][41]

Cyber security

Yea3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[42] Ashford voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[43]

Yea3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[44] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Ashford voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[45]

Immigration

Yea3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[46] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Ashford voted with 46 Democrats and 242 Republicans in favor of the bill.[47]


Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Ashford endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[48]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton

Arena board records

In January 2014, Ashford stated he would either support legislation or is inclined to vote for legislation to open the records of the Metropolitan and Convention Authority (MECA), an Omaha arena board that runs several convention centers, including a ballpark and civil auditorium. For a decade, MECA has not had to comply with Nebraska public records law. Ashford was one of 11 Omaha-area legislators who supported such legislation.[49]

Tax reform

On January 22, 2013, Ashford and Senator Beau McCoy introduced two tax reform bills on behalf of Governor Dave Heineman which were referred to the Revenue Committee. LB 405 would have repealed the state personal and corporate income taxes while also eliminating $2.4 billion worth of sales tax exemptions.[50] The more limited LB 406 would have repealed just the corporate income tax and eliminated $400 million worth of sales tax exemptions while also exempting up to $12,000 of retirement income from the income tax.[51] The Platte Institute for Economic Research, a pro-market think tank, supported eliminating both the personal and corporate income taxes.[52][53] On February 13, after his tax reform proposals had met with significant opposition from businesses and others who would have been affected by eliminating the sales tax exemptions, Heineman said he wanted the bills pulled so that Revenue Committee Chairman Galen Hadley could develop a more comprehensive tax reform plan. McCoy agreed with the governor's request, but Ashford only wanted to do so if the legislature adopted a moratorium on new sales tax exemptions during the development of the new plan.[54][55]

Initiative rights

Ashford voted in favor of Nebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrict initiative rights in Nebraska.[56]

Elections

2018

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2

Incumbent Don Bacon defeated Kara Eastman in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Don Bacon
Don Bacon (R)
 
51.0
 
126,715
Image of Kara Eastman
Kara Eastman (D) Candidate Connection
 
49.0
 
121,770

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 248,485
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2

Kara Eastman defeated Brad Ashford in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kara Eastman
Kara Eastman Candidate Connection
 
51.6
 
21,357
Image of Brad Ashford
Brad Ashford
 
48.4
 
19,998

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 41,355
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2

Incumbent Don Bacon advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Don Bacon
Don Bacon
 
100.0
 
33,852

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 33,852
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Campaign finance

The table below details the campaign finance reports from the candidates in this race through March 31, 2018.[57]

Endorsements

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Democratic candidate endorsements
Endorsement Ashford Eastman[58]
State figures
Crystal Rhoades, Nebraska state public service commissioner ✔
Anne Boyle, former Nebraska state public service commissioner ✔
Tony Vargas, Nebraska state senator ✔
Justin Wayne, Nebraska state senator ✔
Local figures
Ben Gray, Omaha city councilman ✔
Roger Garcia, Metropolitan Community College board member ✔
Dave Pantos, Metropolitan Community College board member ✔
Michael Young, Metropolitan Community College board member ✔
Craig Moody, Omaha Public Power District board member ✔
Amanda Ryan, Omaha Public Schools board member ✔
Freddie Gray, former Omaha Public Schools board president ✔
Organizations
Giffords[59] ✔
Nebraska State Education Association[60] ✔
#VOTEPROCHOICE[61] ✔
Nebraska AFL-CIO[62] ✔
Blue Dog Coalition[63] ✔
Boilermakers Local 83[64] ✔
Climate Hawks Vote[65] ✔
Insulators Local 39[66] ✔
Laborers Local 1140[67] ✔
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare[68] ✔
Nebraska State Education Association[64] ✔
Nebraska State Legislative Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen[69] ✔
NewDemPAC[70] ✔
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 538[71] ✔
Omaha Federation of Labor[72] ✔
Omaha and Southwest Iowa Building Trades Council[73] ✔
Progressive Change Campaign Committee[74] ✔
Emily's List[75] ✔
Planned Parenthood[76] ✔
NARAL Pro-Choice America[77] ✔
National Organization for Women Political Action Committee[78] ✔


2016

Obama endorsement
Obama template image.jpg
During the 2016 election cycle Ashford was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama
Full list of Obama's 2016 endorsements
See also: Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Don Bacon (R) defeated Democratic incumbent Brad Ashford and Steven Laird (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Bacon defeated Chip Maxwell to win the Republican primary, while Laird defeated Andy Shambaugh and Jeffrey Lynn Stein to win the Libertarian nomination. The primary elections took place on May 10, 2016.[1][79]

U.S. House, Nebraska District 2 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDon Bacon 48.9% 141,066
     Democratic Brad Ashford Incumbent 47.7% 137,602
     Libertarian Steven Laird 3.3% 9,640
Total Votes 288,308
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State


U.S. House, Nebraska District 2 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDon Bacon 66% 32,328
Chip Maxwell 34% 16,677
Total Votes 49,005
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State
U.S. House, Nebraska District 2 Libertarian Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngSteven Laird 46.2% 108
Andy Shambaugh 38% 89
Jeffrey Lynn Stein 15.8% 37
Total Votes 234
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State

2014

See also: Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

Ashford ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Nebraska's 2nd District. Ashford won the Democratic nomination in the primary on May 13, 2014. He defeated incumbent Lee Terry (R) and Steven Laird (Libertarian) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[80]

U.S. House, Nebraska District 2 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBrad Ashford 49% 83,872
     Republican Lee Terry Incumbent 45.7% 78,157
     Libertarian Steven Laird 5.3% 9,021
Total Votes 171,050
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State
U.S. House, Nebraska District 2 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBrad Ashford 81.4% 16,989
Mark Aupperle 18.6% 3,872
Total Votes 20,861
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State

Ashford was a potential 2014 candidate to the U.S. Senate representing Nebraska, but decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives instead.[81]

Congressional salary cuts

On August 11, 2014, Ashford argued with incumbent Lee Terry (R) over the possibility of instituting pay cuts for congressmen. Ashford stated, "I'm proposing we do cut our salary by 10 percent."[82] In addition, Ashford promised that, if elected, he would give 10 percent of his pay back even if cuts were not passed. Terry disagreed with Ashford and maintained that congressmen were not being overpaid, saying, "What he's not telling you is that Congress hasn't had a cost of living increase since 2008, when I led the charge for a freeze." Terry added that he donated at least 10 percent of his paycheck to charity already.[82]

Media

NRCC ad criticizing Ashford for helping release Nikko Jenkins early
Lee Terry ad critizing Ashford for supporting the "Good Time Law"

2010

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Ashford was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate. Ashford ran unopposed in the general election.[85]

2006

See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Ashford won election to the 20th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Carol Casey.[86]

Nebraska State Senate, District 20 (2006)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Brad Ashford 6,913
Carol Casey 4,920

Campaign finance summary

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Brad Ashford campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018U.S. House Nebraska District 2Lost primary$570,796 N/A**
2014U.S. House (Nebraska, District 2)Won $1,231,958 N/A**
2010Nebraska State Senate District 20Won $48,125 N/A**
2006Nebraska State Senate District 20Won $85,102 N/A**
Grand total$1,935,981 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2014

In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[87]

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Legislators are scored on children's issues.


2013


2012


2011

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Ashford missed 7 of 548 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounted to 1.3 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[88]

2016 Democratic National Convention

Personal

Ashford and his wife, Ann, had three children. He was involved with the Omaha Housing Authority, American Arbitration Association, American Bar Association, Downtown Omaha, Incorporated, Minnesota Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Foundation, Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations, Old Market Association, Omaha Bar Association, Omaha Housing Authority, Omaha Suburban Rotary, RACECO, Salvation Army Advisory Board, and the Westside High School Open Enrollment Committee.

Ashford served on several non-legislative committees, including the Commission of Industrial Relations, Douglas County Efficiency Committee, Downtown Business Improvement District, and the Metropolitan Omaha Convention Sports Entertainment Authority.[3]

Ashford passed away on April 19, 2022.

Recent news

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," March 2, 2016
  2. ↑ 6 News, "Brad Ashford dies; Nebraska politicians offer condolences, remembrances to family of former Congressman," April 19, 2022
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Brad Ashford's Biography," accessed January 7, 2015
  4. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
  5. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
  6. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
  7. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
  8. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
  9. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  10. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
  11. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  12. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
  13. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
  14. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
  15. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
  16. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
  17. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
  18. ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
  19. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
  20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
  21. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
  22. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
  23. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
  24. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
  25. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
  26. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
  27. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
  28. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
  29. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
  30. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
  31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
  32. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
  33. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
  34. ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
  35. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015
  36. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
  37. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015
  38. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
  39. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
  40. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
  41. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
  42. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
  43. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
  44. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
  45. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
  46. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
  47. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
  48. ↑ Journal Star, "Ashford endorses Hillary Clinton in presidential race," December 15, 2015
  49. ↑ WatchDog.org, "Exclusive: Some lawmakers ready to open MECA’s secret records," accessed February 19, 2014
  50. ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "Text of LB405," accessed May 13, 2014
  51. ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "Text of LB406," accessed May 13, 2014
  52. ↑ Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "The Benefits of Eliminating the Income Tax," accessed February 6, 2013
  53. ↑ Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "Tax Proposal Review Part Two: Ending the Corporate Income Tax," accessed February 13, 2013
  54. ↑ Lincoln Journal Star, "Heineman to Legislature: Kill tax bills," February 16, 2013
  55. ↑ The Republic, "Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman asks panel to kill both of his tax bills, start new tax discussion," accessed February 16, 2013 (dead link)
  56. ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "LB39 - Provide restrictions relating to petition circulation and change campaign reporting provisions," accessed May 13, 2014
  57. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Browse Candidates for House of Representatives," accessed May 9, 2018
  58. ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Democrat Kara Eastman announces endorsements in bid to represent Nebraska's 2nd District," January 12, 2018
  59. ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Gabrielle Giffords endorses Brad Ashford as a 'gun safety champion'; Eastman argues she would fight harder," May 8, 2018
  60. ↑ Brad Ashford 2018 campaign website, "NSEA RECOMMENDS RAYBOULD, KRIST, ASHFORD," May 4, 2018
  61. ↑ Kara Eastman 2018 campaign website, "News," April 3, 2018
  62. ↑ Omaha World-Herald, "Nebraska AFL-CIO endorses Brad Ashford," March 31, 2018
  63. ↑ Brad Ashford for Congress, "The Hill: Moderate Blue Dogs see new influence over Dem recruitment," September 22, 2017
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  66. ↑ Eastman for Congress, "Kara Eastman receives third union endorsement," November 29, 2017
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  91. ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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