Erdman announces bid for state legislature

Steve Erdman of Bayard, the father of former Sen. Phil Erdman, has announced his candidacy for the 47th District legislative seat.

His father was a state senator from 2001 to 2009 and is now vice president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation. Steve Erdman has been a farmer in Morrill County for more than 40 years.

The 47th District is composed of 10 counties and borders Colorado and Wyoming.

“I have been extremely encouraged and humbled by the strong support I received as I have visited with citizens of Nebraska’s 47th district about representing them in the Legislature,” Erdman said. “I of...