Nebraska 3rd congressional district election, 2006

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Nebraska's 3rd congressional district— The district, covering western Nebraska, is strongly Republican. Nebraska legislator Adrian Smith won the Republican nomination; he faced Democratic nominee Scott Kleeb, a rancher, in November. Under normal circumstances, Smith would have been considered a shoo-in. However, his views on unfettered free trade and criticism of farm subsidies gave Kleeb an outside chance. CQPolitics rating: Republican Favored. Results:: Smith defeated Kleeb, 55% to 45%.

The race was for an open seat because Republican incumbent Tom Osborne did not seek re-election, instead making a bid for the Nebraka gubernatorial nomination. He lost in the Republican primary to Dave Heineman, who had become Governor in January 2005 after Governor Mike Johanns became the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

Scott Kleeb was the Democratic nominee. He is a former bull rider who has worked as a ranch hand at sheep and cattle ranches in Colorado and Nebraska. Kleeb was endorsed by the Omaha World-Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star, the state's two largest newspapers. [1] [2] Kleeb's perceived strength in the heavily Republican district drew last minute attention from the national House campaign committees. [3] [4]

President George W. Bush also made an appearance in the district two days before the election to campaign for Smith at a GOP rally. [5]

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  1. ^ "Kleeb for 3rd district", Omaha World-Herald, October 15, 2006. Retrieved on October 16, 2006.
  2. ^ "Kleeb for Congress in 3rd District", Lincoln Journal Star, November 5, 2006. Retrieved on November 5, 2006.
  3. ^ Walton, Don. "GOP eye on 3rd District House race", Lincoln Journal Star, October 27, 2006. Retrieved on November 10, 2006.
  4. ^ Levinson, Nathan. "Neb. Roundup: Bush Visit Points to GOP Vulnerability", New York Times, November 3, 2006. Retrieved on November 10, 2006.
  5. ^ Thompson, Jake, Robynn Tysver. "Bush rallies GOP faithful in Grand Island", Omaha World-Herald, November 5, 2006. Retrieved on November 10, 2006.
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