Ira Paine

Ira E. Paine (November 17, 1890 – March 8, 1966) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 35th district from 1965 until his death in 1966.

Early life Paine was born in Cairo, Nebraska, in 1890, and grew up in Dalton, Pennsylvania. He attended Lackawanna Business College, and upon returning to Nebraska, worked for his family's company, the Paine Monument Company. He and his brother, H. B. Paine, purchased the store from their uncle and became owners of the company.

Paine placed first in the primary, winning 38 percent of the vote to Elrod's 28 percent, and they advanced to the general election. Though the race was formally nonpartisan, Paine was a Republican and Elrod was a Democrat. Paine narrowly defeated Elrod, winning 52–48 percent.