Nebraska United States Senate election, 2006

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The 2006 U.S. Senate election for the state of Nebraska was held November 7, 2006. Ben Nelson was elected in 2000 by a margin of 51% to 49% after serving as the state's governor for two terms. Nelson, considered the most conservative Democrat in the Senate, is the lone Democrat in Nebraska's Congressional delegation. However, he won re-election by a wide margin.

This election was one of the most expensive in Nebraska history. In 2005, Ben Nelson raised $3.9 million for his re-election campaign. Pete Ricketts contributed $1.435 million of his own money to his campaign; he raised an additional $485,000 in contributions. In comparison, David Kramer raised $330,000 and Don Stenberg $246,000 in 2005.

The primary election was held on May 9, 2006. Pete Ricketts won the Republican nomination with 48% of the vote. Ben Nelson was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.

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[edit] Candidates

[edit] Unsuccessful primary candidates

[edit] Polling

Source Date Nelson (D) Ricketts (R)
Rasmussen October 19, 2006 54% 34%
Rasmussen September 26, 2006 55% 32%
Rasmussen August 17, 2006 55% 32%
Rasmussen July 17, 2006 57% 31%
Rasmussen May 13, 2006 54% 35%
Rasmussen April 26, 2006 54% 36%
Rasmussen November 23, 2005 52% 29%

[edit] Results

[edit] Primary

Unofficial results from the Nebraska Secretary of State Office:

Nebraska United States Senate election, 2006 primary
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Pete Ricketts 126,083 47.95 N/A
Republican Don Stenberg 94,216 35.83 N/A
Republican David Kramer 42,672 16.23 N/A

[edit] General

2006 United States Senate election, Nebraska
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Ben Nelson (incumbent) 377,907 63.9 +12.9
Republican Pete Ricketts 213,054 36.1 -12.7
Majority 164,853 27.9
Turnout 590,961
Democratic hold Swing

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Chuck Hagel		 Nebraska U.S. Senate elections
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