R. Wiley Remmers

R. Wiley Remmers (March 1, 1916 – August 24, 2003) was an American politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 1st district from 1981 to 1989.

Early life Remmers was born in Auburn, Nebraska, and attended Bratton Union High School. He graduated from Peru State College with his bachelor's and master's degrees, and from Emporia State University with a specialist degree in education.

Nebraska Legislature In 1980, incumbent State Senator Nelson Merz ran for re-election, and faced a crowded field of opponents, including Remmers, During the campaign, the Nebraska Republican Party sent out a letter telling voters that Remmers was the only Republican candidate in the nonpartisan race, even though Stockdale was a Republican, as well. Remmers placed first in the primary election, winning 42 percent of the vote to Merz's 25 percent, and they both advanced to the general election. In the primary election, Remmers placed first by a wide margin, receiving 60 percent of the vote to Merz's 25 percent and Stockdale's 15 percent. He advanced to the general election against Merz, and defeated him in a landslide, winning 69-31 percent. Remmers placed first in the primary, receiving 47 percent of the vote to Morrissey's 31 percent, and advanced to the general election against Morrissey. Morrissey narrowly defeated Remmers,

Death Remmers died on August 24, 2003.