2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the three U.S. Representatives from the state of Nebraska, one from each of the state's three congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on May 10.
District 1
The 1st district encompasses most of the eastern quarter of the state and almost completely envelops the 2nd district. It includes the state capital, Lincoln, as well as the cities of Fremont, Columbus, Norfolk, Beatrice and South Sioux City. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Fortenberry, who has represented the district since 2005. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of R+10.
Daniel Wik, a physician who specializes in pain management, is running for the Democratic nomination.[1]
Democratic primary
- Candidates
- Daniel Wik, Physician
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel Wik | 25,762 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 25,762 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
- Candidates
- Jeff Fortenberry, (Incumbent)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Fortenberry (Incumbent) | 62,704 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 62,704 | 100 | ||
District 2
The 2nd district is based in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area and includes all of Douglas County and the urbanized areas of Sarpy County. The incumbent is Democrat Brad Ashford, who has represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 49% of the vote in 2014, defeating Republican incumbent Lee Terry. The district has a PVI of R+4.
Democratic primary
Ashford, a centrist Democrat, may be challenged from the left in the Democratic primary by Scott Kleeb, a businessman who was the nominee for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district in 2006 and for the U.S. Senate in 2008.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Ashford (Incumbent) | 23,470 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 23,470 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
Former State Senator Chip Maxwell, who considered running as an independent against Terry in 2012,[4] and retired United States Air Force Brigadier General Don Bacon are running in the Republican Party primary election.[5][6] Salesmen Dirk Arneson from Omaha was a candidate, but he dropped out on September 3, 2015 and endorsed Bacon.
Candidates
- Declared
- Don Bacon, retired Air Force Brigadier General
- Chip Maxwell, former State Senator
Endorsements
- Kay A. Orr, former Governor of Nebraska[7]
- Rick Perry, former Governor of Texas[7]
- Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator (R-NE)[7]
- Steve Russell, U.S. Representative (R-OK)[7]
- Lee Zeldin, U.S. Representative (R-NY)[7]
- Ryan Zinke, U.S. Representative (R-MT)[7]
- Beau McCoy, State Senator[7]
- Dave Bloomfield, State Senator[7]
- William G. Boykin, retired Army Lieutenant General and Executive Vice President of the Family Research Council[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Bacon | 32,328 | 65.97 | |
| Republican | Chip Maxwell | 16,677 | 34.03 | |
| Total votes | 49,005 | 100 | ||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | Steven Laird | 108 | 46.15 | |
| Libertarian | Andy Shambaugh | 89 | 38.03 | |
| Libertarian | Jeffrey Lynn Stein | 37 | 15.81 | |
| Total votes | 234 | 100 | ||
General election
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Brad Ashford (D) |
Don Bacon (R) |
Steven Laird (L) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singularis Group | October 26–27, 2016 | 1,482 | ± 2.54% | 45% | 47% | 4% | 3% |
| North Star Opinion Research | October 22–24, 2016 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 44% | 48% | — | — |
| Singularis Group | May 11–12, 2016 | 1,007 | ± 3.08% | 42% | 44% | 5% | 8% |
District 3
The 3rd district encompasses the western three-fourths of the state; it is one of the largest non-at-large Congressional districts in the country, covering nearly 65,000 square miles (170,000 km2), two time zones and 68.5 counties. It is mostly sparsely populated but includes the cities of Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, North Platte and Scottsbluff. The incumbent is Republican Adrian Smith, who has represented the district since 2007. He was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of R+23.
Republican primary
- Candidates
- Adrian Smith, (Incumbent)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Adrian Smith (Incumbent) | 78,154 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 78,154 | 100 | ||
References
- ^ Warneke, Kent (February 23, 2016). "Norfolk physician to challenge Fortenberry for seat in Congress". Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Official 2016 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Jordan, Joe (January 15, 2015). "Brad Ashford to get challenge from fellow Democrat? It's a 'possibility'". Nebraska Watchdog. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ Jordan, Joe (November 5, 2014). "Move over 2014, 2016 Omaha House race is off and running". Nebraska Watchdog. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ^ Walton, Don (March 24, 2015). "Retired general bids for Ashford House seat". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ Tysver, Robynn (March 25, 2015). "Citing military and foreign policy as priorities, retired Brig. Gen. Don Bacon announces bid for Congress". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "ENDORSEMENTS".
- ^ a b "Statewide Candidate List" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved February 28, 2016.