United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2008

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United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2008
Nebraska
2002 ←
 November 4, 2008
 → 2014
  Mike Johanns official Senate photo.jpg Replace this image male.svg
Nominee Mike Johanns Scott Kleeb
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 455, 854 317,456
Percentage 57.5% 40.1%

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County results
U.S. Senator before election

Chuck Hagel
Republican

 Elected U.S. Senator

Mike Johanns
Republican
Elections in Nebraska
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The 2008 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 4, 2008. The primary elections was held on May 13. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel decided to retire instead of seeking a third term. Republican Mike Johanns won the open seat.

Contents

[edit] Democratic primary

[edit] Candidates

[edit] Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Scott Kleeb 65,582 68.37%
Democratic Tony Raimondo 24,141 25.17%
Democratic James Bryan Wilson 3,224 3.36%
Democratic Larry Marvin 2,672 2.79%
Totals 95,919 100.00%

[edit] Green primary

[edit] Candidates

  • Steve Larrick

[edit] Results

Green Party primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Green Barry Richards 123 100.00%
Totals 123 100.00%

[edit] Nebraska primary

[edit] Candidates

  • Kelly Renee Rosberg

[edit] Results

Nebraska Party primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Nebraska Barry Richards 209 100.00%
Totals 209 100.00%

[edit] Republican primary

[edit] Candidates

[edit] Results

Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Mike Johanns 112,191 78.61%
Republican Pat Flynn 31,560 22.11%
Totals 143,751 100.00%

[edit] General election

[edit] Candidates

[edit] Predictions

Prior to the election, CQ Politics rated this race as 'Republican Favored'.[5] The Cook Political Report considered it 'Likely Republican'.[6] The Rothenberg Political Report considered it a 'Safe Republican'.[7]

[edit] Polling

Poll Source Dates administered Kleeb Johanns
Rasmussen Reports September 30, 2008 38% 52%
Rasmussen Reports July 28, 2008 34% 60%
Rasmussen Reports June 23, 2008 33% 60%
Research 2000/Daily Kos May 19-May 21, 2008 31% 58%
Rasmussen Reports May 15, 2008 40% 55%
Research 2000/Daily Kos November 12-November 14, 2007 28% 59%

[edit] Results

2008 Nebraska U.S. Senate general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Johanns 455,854 57.5 -25.2
Democratic Scott Kleeb 317,456 40.1 +25.5
Nebraska Kelly Renee Rosberg 11,438 1.4 n/a
Green Steve Larrick 7,763 1.0 n/a
Majority 138,398
Turnout 792,511
Republican hold Swing

[edit] References

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  1. ^ http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/pdf/2008%20primary%20official%20results.pdf
  2. ^ http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/pdf/2008%20primary%20official%20results.pdf
  3. ^ http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/pdf/2008%20primary%20official%20results.pdf
  4. ^ http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/pdf/2008%20primary%20official%20results.pdf
  5. ^ Race Ratings Chart: Senate CQ Politics
  6. ^ 2008 Senate Race Ratings The Cook Political Report, October 9, 2008
  7. ^ 2008 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report, September 29, 2008

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