Lloyd Stalder

Lloyd Stalder (February 23, 1888 – January 25, 1978) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 1st district from 1961 to 1965.

Early life Stalder was born in Humboldt, Nebraska, in 1888. He attended Humboldt High School and the University of Nebraska. In the nonpartisan primary, Stalder faced Jack McGrath, a farmer; Nelson Merz, a farm equipment salesman; Blaine Yoder, a retired state purchasing agent; and Ted Yoesel, a farmer. Stalder placed first in the primary, winning 44 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Yoder, who placed second with 22 percent. Stalder defeated Yoder, receiving 59 percent of the vote to his 41 percent. He was challenged by McGrath, who sought a rematch from the 1960 election, and former Tecumseh Mayor Donald Gorton. Stalder placed first, winning 57 percent of the vote, and McGrath narrowly defeated Gorton for second place by 11 votes. Stalder defeated McGrath to win a second term, 55–45 percent.

Death Stalder died on January 25, 1978.