Tom Hansen's 2006 Election: A Family Affair in Nebraska Legislature
After Tom Hansen's 2006 election, it was noted that his grandfather, Henry Hansen, had also served in Nebraska's last two-house Legislature.
As reported by Todd von Kampen, a Telegraph reporter, in an article for the Omaha World-Herald on March 4, 2007, Tom Hansen and his grandfather shared a connection to the State Capitol office.
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Tom Hansen and his grandfather, Henry Hansen, have a unique place in Nebraska's legislative history, with both having served in the state's legislature.
Author's note: The author is currently a special projects reporter for The Telegraph and previously wrote for the Omaha World-Herald.
Author's summary: Tom Hansen's election made Nebraska legislative service a family affair.