Nebraska Governor
In 1982, Kerrey ran for Governor of Nebraska and defeated incumbent Republican Charles Thone. He served as Governor from 1983 to 1987. In 1986, he served as the Chairman of the Midwestern Governors Association.
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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