Theodore McCosh

Theodore McCosh (January 4, 1904 – June 13, 1985) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 42nd district from 1961 to 1963.

Early life McCosh was born in Litchfield, Nebraska, in 1904, and later attended the University of Nebraska School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1928. He opened a drug store in Gering and served on the Gering Board of Education.

Nebraska Legislature In 1960, when State Senator Terry Carpenter opted to run for Governor rather than seek re-election, McCosh ran to succeed him in the 42nd district, which was based in Scotts Bluff County. In the primary election, McCosh placed first, winning 34 percent of the vote to Kramer's 29 percent, and the two advanced to the general election. McCosh narrowly defeated Kramer, winning 52–48 percent. and was challenged by Carpenter. McCosh narrowly placed first in the primary, winning 51 percent of the vote to Carpenter's 49 percent. In the general election, however, Carpenter unseated McCosh in a landslide, winning 67 percent of the vote.

Death McCosh died on June 13, 1985.