Jerry Willhoft

Jerry Willhoft (born 1935) is a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 34th district from 1997 to 1999.

Early career Willhoft was born on his family's farm in Central City, Nebraska, and graduated from Central City High School in 1954. He joined the Soil Conservation Service in 1960, and worked as a soil conservation specialist for thirty-six years.

Willhoft ran for a full term in 1998, and was challenged by farmer Bob Kremer and Andy Jensen. In the primary election, Willhoft narrowly placed second, receiving 40 percent of the vote to Kremer's 42 percent, and they both advanced to the general election. Kremer ultimately defeated Willhoft, winning 55–45 percent. Kremer placed first over Willhoft by a wide margin in the primary election, winning 69% of the vote, and defeated Willhoft in a landslide in the general election, receiving 66 percent of the vote to Willhoft's 34 percent.