Edward Zorinsky
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| Edward Zorinsky | |
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| In office December 28, 1976 – March 6, 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Roman Lee Hruska |
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| Succeeded by | David Karnes |
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| Born | November 11, 1928 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Died | March 6, 1987 (aged 58) Omaha, Nebraska |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
Edward Zorinsky (November 11, 1928 - March 6, 1987) was a Democratic member of the United States Senate (from 1976 until his death in 1987) from Nebraska.
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[edit] Early life
Zorinsky was born in Omaha, Nebraska and attended several universities, including the University of Minnesota, Creighton University, and the University of Nebraska. He was in the wholesale tobacco and candy business from 1950 to 1973 before being elected Mayor of Omaha in 1973.
[edit] Political career
Although initially a Republican, Zorinsky joined the Democratic Party in 1976 to pursue the open United States Senate seat being vacated by Roman Lee Hruska. Zorinsky felt he was snubbed by the Republicans, who nominated U.S. Representative John Y. McCollister, also from Omaha. In a mild surprise, he subsequently won the election by a 53% to 47% margin.
As a Senator, Zorinsky was a moderate to conservative Democrat, voting with Republicans on some significant issues. He was courted by the Republicans to rejoin their party in 1982. He hinted that he might change parties in 1986, but ultimately never made the switch.
Zorinsky died after suffering a heart attack at the 1987 Omaha Press Club ball.
[edit] External links
- ZORINSKY, Edward, (1928 - 1987), Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Guide to Research Collections, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
[edit] See also
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| Preceded by Eugene A. Leahy |
Mayor of Omaha 1973 – 1976 |
Succeeded by Robert Cunningham |
| Preceded by Roman Hruska |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Nebraska 1976 – 1987 Served alongside: Carl Curtis, J. James Exon |
Succeeded by David Karnes |
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