Lloyd Stalder

Lloyd Stalder
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 1st district
In office
January 3, 1961 – January 5, 1965
Preceded byJohn Cooper
Succeeded byCalista Cooper Hughes
Personal details
Born(1888-02-23)February 23, 1888
Humboldt, Nebraska
DiedJanuary 25, 1978(1978-01-25) (aged 89)
Humboldt, Nebraska
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Louise Power
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(m. 1913)​
EducationUniversity of Nebraska
OccupationFarmer, grain elevator operator, livestock feeder

Lloyd Stalder (February 23, 1888 – January 25, 1978) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 1st district from 1961 to 1965.

Early life

Stalder was born in Humboldt, Nebraska, in 1888. He attended Humboldt High School and the University of Nebraska. Stalder served as a Humboldt City Councilman and on the Richardson County Soil Conservation District and County Fair Board.

Nebraska Legislature

In 1960, State Senator John Cooper opted to run for Governor rather than seek re-election, and Stalder ran to succeed him in the 1st district, which included Johnson, Pawnee, and Richardson counties. In the nonpartisan primary, Stalder faced Jack McGrath, a farmer; Nelson Merz, a farm equipment salesman; Blaine Yoder, a retired state purchasing agent; and Ted Yoesel, a farmer. Stalder placed first in the primary, winning 44 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Yoder, who placed second with 22 percent. Stalder defeated Yoder, receiving 59 percent of the vote to his 41 percent.

Stalder ran for re-election in 1962. He was challenged by McGrath, who sought a rematch from the 1960 election, and former Tecumseh Mayor Donald Gorton. Stalder placed first, winning 57 percent of the vote, and McGrath narrowly defeated Gorton for second place by 11 votes. Stalder defeated McGrath to win a second term, 55–45 percent.

Stalder did not seek a third term in 1964.

Death

Stalder died on January 25, 1978.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 1962 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1963. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Watson and Stalder Enter State Office Non-Political Race". Humboldt Standard. March 17, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved April 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Terrill, Dean (May 5, 1960). "Five Candidates in Race; May Be Won by 'Apathy'". Lincoln Evening Journal. p. 5. Retrieved April 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1960). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 10, 1960, General Election, November 8, 1960 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Lloyd W. Stalder Seeks Re-Election". Grand Island Independent. January 6, 1962. p. 2. Retrieved April 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Johnson Co. Farmer Repeats Try for Unicameral Seat". Tecumseh Chieftain. February 8, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved April 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Only 20 of 43 Legislative Districts Have Contests in Primary". Lincoln Evening Journal. May 11, 1962. p. 12. Retrieved April 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1962). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 15, 1962, General Election, November 6, 1962 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ Snodgrass, Del (February 16, 1964). "Races for Legislature Feel Little Increase of Interest". Sunday Journal and Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 2B. Retrieved April 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Rites Saturday For Lloyd Stalder". Omaha World-Herald. January 27, 1978. p. 34. Retrieved April 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.