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John Glen Weaver | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Macomb, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Wyoming, 1999 University of Oklahoma, 2003 Air University, 2013 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
John Glen Weaver is a perennial candidate, and United States Air Force officer. He joined the Air Force in 1999 and retired in 2022. He has made multiple attempts in either running or being appointed to public office all of which were unsuccessful.
Early life and education
[edit]John Glen Weaver was born in Macomb, Illinois. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming in 1999, a graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2003, and a graduate degree from Air University in 2013.[1]
Military career
[edit]Weaver served in the Air Force for 22 years and was deployed 11 times to the Middle East and Southwest Asia. He was the chief of the 55th wing command post while stationed at Offutt Air Force Base.[2]
Political activities
[edit]2022 Nebraska's 1st congressional district special election
[edit]Weaver sought the Republican nomination for the 2022 Nebraska's 1st congressional district special election. He was defeated by Mike Flood through the party's secret ballot. Flood received 24 votes while Weaver received 5.[3]
2022 Nebraska's 1st congressional district election
[edit]Shortly after Weaver would run for the 2022 Nebraska's 1st congressional district regular election. He ultimately lost the primary to Mike Flood.[4]
2022 gubernatorial interview
[edit]Weaver was one of nine candidates selected by Jim Pillen for an interview in replacing Ben Sasse for the U.S. Senate after his retirement on January 8, 2023. Ultimately, Pillen picked outgoing governor Pete Ricketts to replace Sasse.[5]
2024 U.S. Senate special election
[edit]On January 17th, 2023 Weaver announced his run for the 2024 Nebraska U.S. Senate special election to fill the remainder of Ben Sasse's term who resigned.[6] He lost to former governor Pete Ricketts.[7]
Electoral history
[edit]Nebraska's 1st Congressional District election 2022
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Flood | 61,265 | 73.9 | |
| Republican | Jeff Fortenberry (incumbent, withdrawn) | 9,807 | 11.8 | |
| Republican | John Glen Weaver | 5,470 | 6.6 | |
| Republican | Thireena Yuki Connely | 3,353 | 4.0 | |
| Republican | Curtis Huffman | 3,062 | 3.7 | |
| Total votes | 82,957 | 100.0 | ||
Nebraska's U.S. Senate special election 2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Ricketts (incumbent) | 173,118 | 78.2 | |
| Republican | John Glen Weaver | 32,529 | 14.7 | |
| Republican | Mac Stevens | 13,669 | 6.2 | |
| Total votes | 219,316 | 100.00% | ||
- ^ https://ballotpedia.org/John_Glen_Weaver_(Nebraska)
- ^ https://www.3newsnow.com/news/mission-service/mission-service-retired-air-force-lieutenant-colonel-honored-with-award-at-creighton-game
- ^ Kristianto, Josh. "Mike Flood named Republican nominee for special election to fill 1st Congressional District vacancy". KETV Omaha 7. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ https://www.ktiv.com/2022/05/11/mike-flood-wins-republican-primary-nebraska-1st-congressional-district/
- ^ https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/01/12/pillen-as-expected-taps-former-gov-pete-ricketts-to-succeed-sasse-in-senate/
- ^ "Ret. Lt. Col. John Glen Weaver announces bid for U.S. Senate". 6 News WOWT. 6 News staff reports. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/05/14/nebraska-us-sen-pete-ricketts-wins-republican-primary/73673524007/
- ^ "Nebraska House Primary Election Results" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State Election Results. May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Evnen, Robert B. (2024). The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers, Official Report, Primary Election, May 14, 2024 (PDF).