Kathleen Kauth (politician)
Kathleen Kauth | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office June 7, 2022 | |
| Appointed by | Pete Ricketts |
| Preceded by | Rich Pahls |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1970 Canton, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Andrew Fischer |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa |
| Profession | Mediation and Conflict Coaching |
| Website | https://kathleenkauth.com |
Kathleen Kauth is a member of the Nebraska Legislature from Omaha, Nebraska in District 31 who was appointed by Governor Pete Ricketts on June 7, 2022, to fill the seat of former Senator Rich Pahls who died on April 27, 2022. She then won the vote in the midterm election of 2022 to continue as state senator of Nebraska's District 31. In 2024, Kauth won the general election by a higher margin than the last election to continue serving in the legislature for another 4 years.[1][2]
Kauth is the founder of K.T. Beck Enterprises, LLC, which is described as a mediation and conflict coaching firm. She moved to Omaha with her husband and three boys in 2012. Kauth has also served on the State of Nebraska’s Aging Advisory Committee and is currently on the Omaha City Charter Commission. She has been a member of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA) Foster Grandparents Advisory Board since 2017.[2]
During her tenure as senator, Kauth has sponsored LB574, which "would forbid gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries for those under 19."[3]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) | 8,076 | 52.50 | |
| Democratic | Tim Royers | 7,306 | 47.50 | |
| Total votes | 15,382 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Results
[edit]| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) | 4,680 | 59.13 | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Folchert | 3,235 | 40.87 | |
| Total votes | 7,915 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Kathleen Kauth (incumbent) | 10,664 | 54.06 | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Folchert | 9,064 | 45.94 | |
| Total votes | 19,728 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Don Walton. "Business owner chosen to fill legislative seat in Omaha". journalstar.com. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Gov. Ricketts Appoints Kathleen Kauth as Senator for Legislative District 31". governor.nebraska.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Maham Javaid, "Filibuster over transgender bill jams Nebraska legislature for weeks", Washington Post
- ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: Primary Election, May 10, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 31
- ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: General Election, November 8, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 21