OMAHA- Former Douglas County Election Commissioner and State Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh, who represented northwest Omaha from 2007 to 2014 after being appointed by then-Gov. Dave Heineman, died on Saturday at 59. Current Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse praised Lautenbaugh for his "leadership of fair and free elections" in the county.
Others paid tribute to Lautenbaugh as well. "I was saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague Scott Lautenbaugh this morning," said U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, "Scott was a valuable member of the Legislature of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee. I enjoyed working with him on the infrastructure needs of Nebraska. He helped build a stronger Nebraska and was always guided by his conservative values."
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood was also stunned by Lautenbaugh's passing. "He was an enterprising, creative, and skilled orator who challenged the status quo and fought for conservative values," said Flood, "In the Legislature, he championed fair election laws and was an early advocate for school choice. We are praying for his family and will long remember his incredible sense of humor and his friendship."
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