Who Won Nebraska Elections in 2008?

New Nebraska Senator Mike JohannsNov 4, 2008

Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel retired in 2008 and fellow Republican and former Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns (pictured left) defeated Democrat Scott Kleeb for his seat.

In the congressional elections, all three Nebraska Republicans won re-election and were sent back to Washington.

The next Nebraska Gubanatorial Election is in 2010. Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson's term expires in 2012.

Nebraska splits their electoral votes. John McCain received four and Barack Obama received one. Nebraska voters also voted to end affirmative action.



2008 Nebraska Election Winners

Nebraska Senate II
Mike Johanns (58%) REP
Also on the ballot: Scott Kleeb (DFL - 40%); Kelly Rosberg (NEB); Steve Larrick (GRN)
Nebraska 1st District
Jeff Fortenberry Incumbent (70%) REP
Also on the ballot: Max Yashirin (DFL - 30%)
Nebraska 2nd District
Lee Terry Incumbent (52%) REP
Also on the ballot: Jim Esch (DFL - 48%)
Nebraska 3rd District
Adrian Smith Incumbent (77%) REP
Also on the ballot: Jay Stoddard (DFL - 23%)


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