Clarence Jacobson

Clarence Jacobson (October 16, 1912 – January 17, 1990) was a Republican politician and grain trader from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 33rd district from 1982 to 1985.

Early career Jacobson was born in Lexington, Nebraska, in 1912, the son of State Senator John Jacobson, and attended the University of Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War, and upon returning to Nebraska, worked as a grains trader. Jacobson was the president of a mill and elevator company based in Lexington until 1963, when he moved to Hastings to work at a different elevator company, and in 1972, he began working as a commodities broker until his retirement in 1977. Jacobson was sworn in on November 29, 1982.

Jacobson ran for a full term in 1984. He was challenged by Jacklyn Smith, the assistant director of the Midland Area Agency on Aging; businessman Jack Crowley; Francis Kuhlman, a Central Community College; and farmer Lloyd Bohlke.

Death Jacobson died on January 17, 1990.