Brad Ashford
Brad Ashford (Democratic Party) was a member of theU.S. House, representingNebraska's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office in 2015. He left office in 2017.
Ashford (Democratic Party) ran for election to theU.S. House to representNebraska's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary onMay 15, 2018.
Ashford lost his re-election bid in 2016.[1] He was defeated by RepublicanDon Bacon in the general election.Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District race was rated as abattleground in 2016.
Ashford served in theNebraska Unicameral, representingDistrict 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:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| •Business and Labor |
| •Judiciary, Chair |
| •Urban Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| •Business and Labor |
| •Judiciary, Chair |
| •Urban Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| •Education |
| •Judiciary |
Key votes
114th Congress
The first session of the114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th 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
Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, theHouse rejected thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure inHR 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 withtrade 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 On June 12, 2015, theHouse passed thetrade promotion authority (TPA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives thepresident fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent toCongress 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 includingtrade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Ashford was one of 28Democrats to support the measure.[10][11]
Trade promotion authority second vote After thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) andtrade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass theHouse together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment toHR 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 forTed Yoho (R-Fla.). Ashford was one of 28Democrats to vote in favor of the amendment.[12][13]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote TheHouse passedHR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. TheSenate packagedtrade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along withtrade promotion authority (TPA), whichCongress passed as part ofHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Ashford was one of 175Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[14][15]
Defense spending authorization
On May 15, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 40Democrats and 228Republicans to approve the bill.[16] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[17]
On November 5, 2015, theHouse passedS 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 otherDemocrats and 235Republicans to approve the bill.[20] On November 10, 2015, theSenate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[21]
2016 Budget proposal
On April 30, 2015, theHouse voted to approveSConRes11, 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 183Democrats who voted, including Ashford, voted against the resolution.[22][23][24]
2015 budget
On October 28, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 186Democrats and 79Republicans in favor of the bill.[26] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.[27] PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.
Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
- See also:Iran nuclear agreement, 2015
On May 14, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required PresidentBarack 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 176Democrats to approve the bill.[28][29]
Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, theHouse rejectedHR 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 approvingthe nuclear agreement with Iran. Ashford voted with 24Democrats and 244Republicans against the bill.[30][31]
Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 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 185Democrats against the bill.[32][33]
Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, theHouse passedH 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 theIran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. HouseRepublicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Ashford voted with 185Democrats against the resolution.[34][35]
Export-Import Bank
On October 27, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 185Democrats and 127Republicans in favor of the bill.[37]
Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 revisedHR 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 theForeign 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 141Democrats and 196Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[38][39]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 179Democrats against the bill.[40][41]
Cyber security
On April 23, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 134Democrats and 220Republicans to approve the bill.[43]
On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 104Democrats and 202Republicans in favor of the bill.[45]
Immigration
On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 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 46Democrats and 242Republicans in favor of the bill.[47]
Issues
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Ashford endorsedHillary 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 withNebraska public records law. Ashford was one of 11 Omaha-area legislators who supported such legislation.[49]
Tax reform
On January 22, 2013, Ashford and SenatorBeau McCoy introduced two tax reform bills on behalf of GovernorDave Heineman which were referred to theRevenue 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 ChairmanGalen 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 ofNebraska Legislative Bill 39, to restrictinitiative rights inNebraska.[56]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2
IncumbentDon Bacon defeatedKara Eastman in the general election for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Don Bacon (R) | 51.0 | 126,715 |
 | Kara Eastman (D)  | 49.0 | 121,770 | |
| Incumbents arebolded 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 defeatedBrad Ashford in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kara Eastman | 51.6 | 21,357 |
 | Brad Ashford | 48.4 | 19,998 | |
| There were noincumbents 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
IncumbentDon Bacon advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Nebraska District 2 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Don Bacon | 100.0 | 33,852 |
| Incumbents arebolded 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
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| During the 2016 election cycle Ashford was one of the candidates endorsed by PresidentBarack Obama |
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Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District was abattleground district in 2016.Don Bacon (R) defeatedDemocratic incumbentBrad Ashford andSteven Laird (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Bacon defeatedChip Maxwell to win the Republican primary, while Laird defeatedAndy Shambaugh andJeffrey Lynn Stein to win the Libertarian nomination. The primary elections took place on May 10, 2016.[1][79]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Don Bacon | 48.9% | 141,066 | |
| Democratic | Brad AshfordIncumbent | 47.7% | 137,602 | |
| Libertarian | Steven Laird | 3.3% | 9,640 | |
| Total Votes | 288,308 | |||
| Source:Nebraska Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Bacon | 66% | 32,328 | ||
| Chip Maxwell | 34% | 16,677 | ||
| Total Votes | 49,005 | |||
| Source:Nebraska Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Laird | 46.2% | 108 | ||
| Andy Shambaugh | 38% | 89 | ||
| Jeffrey Lynn Stein | 15.8% | 37 | ||
| Total Votes | 234 | |||
| Source:Nebraska Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Ashford ran in the2014 election for theU.S. House to representNebraska's2nd District. Ashford won the Democratic nomination in the primary on May 13, 2014. He defeated incumbentLee Terry (R) andSteven Laird (Libertarian) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[80]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Ashford | 49% | 83,872 | |
| Republican | Lee TerryIncumbent | 45.7% | 78,157 | |
| Libertarian | Steven Laird | 5.3% | 9,021 | |
| Total Votes | 171,050 | |||
| Source:Nebraska Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad 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 theU.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 incumbentLee 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
- Both theNational Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and incumbentLee Terry released ads in October 2014 attacking Ashford for supporting the "Good Time Law," which they said helped to release violent criminals early.[83][84]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Ashford was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in theNebraska Senate. Ashford ran unopposed in the general election.[85]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ashford won election to the 20th District Seat in theNebraska Senate, defeating Carol Casey.[86]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 20 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brad Ashford | 6,913 | |||
| Carol Casey | 4,920 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. House Nebraska District 2 | Lost primary | $570,796 | N/A** |
| 2014 | U.S. House (Nebraska, District 2) | Won | $1,231,958 | N/A** |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate District 20 | Won | $48,125 | N/A** |
| 2006 | Nebraska State Senate District 20 | Won | $85,102 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $1,935,981 | N/A** | ||
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| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2014
In 2014, theNebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[87]
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Analysis
Lifetime voting record
According to the websiteGovTrack, 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
- Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)
- See also:Democratic National Convention, 2016
Brad Ashford Democratic National Convention, 2016 Status: Superdelegate State: Nebraska Supporting: Hillary Clinton Delegates to the DNC 2016 Calendar and delegate rules overview •Types of delegates •State election law and delegates •Superdelegates by state Ashford wasa superdelegate to the2016 Democratic National Convention fromNebraska.[89] Ashford was one of five superdelegates from Nebraska. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Ashford supportedHillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[90] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president onJuly 26, 2016.[91]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[92]
Nebraska superdelegates
Nebraska had a total offive superdelegates in 2016. All of them are listed below beneath the candidate they are known to have supported. As of June 7, 2016,three Nebraska superdelegates were known to have expressed support forHillary Clinton,one superdelegate supportedBernie Sanders, and the support ofone superdelegate was unknown.
Clinton
Sanders
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Nebraska caucus results
Bernie Sanders won the 2016 Nebraska Democratic caucus, defeatingHillary Clinton 57 to 43 percent. His victory in Nebraska marked his second win of the evening ofMarch 5, 2016, which also saw a Democratic caucus inKansas and a primary inLouisiana. Sanders won the Kansas caucus too. In Nebraska, Sanders carried Douglass County, the state's most populous county and home to the city ofOmaha, 54 to 46 percent. He won the state's second most populous county, Lancaster—home to the city ofLincoln—68 to 32 percent. In Wheeler County, a population of 759 residents, Clinton and Sanders tied. Out of six voters, they received three votes each.[93] In the 2008 Nebraska Democratic caucus,Barack Obama beat Clinton 68 to 32 percent.[94]Nebraska Democratic Caucus, 2016 Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates Bernie Sanders57.1% 19,120 15 Hillary Clinton 42.9% 14,340 10 Totals 33,460 25 Source:The New York Times andNebraska Caucus 2016 Delegate allocation
Nebraska had 30 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 25 werepledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state'spledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide caucus results.[95][96]
Five party leaders and elected officials served asunpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[95][97]
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.
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See also
- Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018
- Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014
- Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016
- Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
- United States House of Representatives
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2010,2008,2006
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," March 2, 2016
- ↑6 News, "Brad Ashford dies; Nebraska politicians offer condolences, remembrances to family of former Congressman," April 19, 2022
- ↑3.03.1Project Vote Smart, "Brad Ashford's Biography," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
- ↑Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
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