Carroll Burling (born November 25, 1934 in

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) is a politician from the U.S. state of

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. A farmer from Kenesaw, Burling served in the

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, representing the 33rd legislative district from 2001 to 2009. He graduated from Kenesaw Central High School in 1952. He became president of Burling Farms, and served on the board of directors of the Nebraska Farm Bureau.Bockoven, Mike.
"Burling, Odom advance in District 33".''Grand Island Independent''.
2000-05-10. Retrieved 2015-02-10. In 2000, Burling ran for the 33rd-district seat, left open by incumbent

Ardyce Bohlke Ardyce Linn Gidley Bohlke (November 2, 1943 – February 19, 2013) was an American educator, speech pathologist, and politician. Early life On November 2, 1943, Bohlke was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Her parents were Arthur William and Naomi ...

's decision not to run for a third term. He defeated

Hastings Hastings () is a large seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, east to the county town of Lewes and south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place to the north-west a ...

mayor Phil Odom, taking 63.4% of the vote to Odom's 36.5%. In 2004, Burling ran for re-election against challenger Steve Scherr, a Hastings attorney. He won the election with 55.3% of the vote to Scherr's 44.7%. In the legislature, Burling sat on the Agriculture, Business and Labor, Government, and Military and Veterans' Affairs committees. Nebraska's term-limits law prevented Burling's running for a third consecutive term in 2008.Hicks, Nancy.
"Eight things you should know about the new legislative session".''Lincoln Journal Star''.
2008-01-08. Retrieved 2015-02-10.

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