Andrew La Grone
Andrew La Grone (born November 4, 1990) is a lawyer and a former member of the Nebraska Legislature.
Andrew La Grone | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 49th district | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Murante |
| Succeeded by | Jen Day |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1990 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska College of Law |
| Website | www |
Early life
La Grone was born in Omaha, Nebraska.[1]
Education
La Grone graduated from Millard South High School in 2009. La Grone earned a B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2012 and a J.D. with high distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2015.[1]
Career
La Grone is a lawyer and a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association.[2] Between his undergraduate years and law school, La Grone served as a staff assistant in the Washington, D.C. office of U.S. Congressman Adrian Smith in 2013.[3]
On January 9, 2019, La Grone was appointed by the governor to the Nebraska Legislature after his predecessor, John Murante, was elected as Treasurer of Nebraska.[1][4] La Grone represented the 49th district from his appointment to January 2021. La Grone is a Republican.[5][6]
La Grone ran for election to a full term in the 2020 election. He lost the primary election to business owner and Democrat Jen Day 53.1% to 46.9%. His campaign sent out a mailer criticizing Day featuring a photo of a volunteer and not the candidate herself.[7] La Grone was defeated by Day in the November 2020 general election.
Personal life
La Grone is Catholic.[1] He married fellow state senator Julie Slama in December 2021.[8] She converted to Catholicism after their marriage.[9]
References
- "Biography". Nebraska Legislature. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Andrew T. LaGrone". Nebraska State Bar Association.
- "Smith Announces Staff Changes for 113th Congress". U.S. Congress (Press release). January 9, 2013.
- "Sen. La Grone will run for legislative seat he was appointed to fill last year". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Andrew La Grone". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "La Grone appointed to Legislature". Nebraska Legislature. December 17, 2018.
- Dunker, Chris (September 22, 2020). "Attack ad in District 49 race uses photo of a campaign volunteer instead of candidate". Lincoln Journal Star.
- Slama, Julie (December 13, 2021). "Thanksgiving Message". Nebraska Legislature.
- "There is hope: Meet the young Catholic lawmaker who went viral as a champion for life". Catholic News Agency. April 29, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023.