Jim Scheer

Jim Scheer (born September 19, 1953)^[1] is an American politician who served as a Nebraska state senator in the unicameral Nebraska Legislature representing District 19;^[2] the legislature itself is non-partisan.

Jim Scheer
Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature
In office January 4, 2017 – January 6, 2021
Preceded by	Galen Hadley
Succeeded by	Mike Hilgers
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 19th district
In office January 9, 2013 – January 6, 2021
Preceded by	Mike Flood
Succeeded by	Mike Flood
Personal details
Born	(1953-09-19) September 19, 1953 (age 71) Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BS)

Education

Scheer earned his BS in business administration from University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Elections

In 2012, incumbent Mike Flood was termed out. Scheer placed first in the May primary election, with 4,497 votes.^[3] He won the November general election, receiving 10,441 votes to William Goodpasture's 3,014.^[4]