Kate Bolz
Kate Bolz is a Democratic member of the Nebraska Legislature, representing the 29th district since 2013. She is the current Democratic nominee for U.S. House of Representatives in Nebraska's 1st congressional district.
Kate Bolz | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 29th district | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Fulton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1979 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Nebraska Wesleyan University (BA) University of Michigan (MSW) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Personal life and education
Bolz graduated from Palmyra High School in 1997 and from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2001. She earned a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2005.[1]
Career
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] Bolz is particularly interested 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 12 May 2020, Bolz defeated Babs Ramsey with a wide margin, making her the democratic nominee.
References
- "Sen. Kate Bolz". Nebraska Legislature. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
- Young, Joanne (November 8, 2011). "Educator, social worker will seek District 29 legislative seat". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
- https://www.ketv.com/article/live-sen-kate-bolz-announces-run-for-congress/29350577