Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1998
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Facing term limits, incumbent Governor Ben Nelson, a Democrat was prevented from seeking a third term in office. Republican nominee and Mayor of Lincoln Mike Johanns edged out attorney Bill Hoppner, an advisor to James Exon and Bob Kerrey, by an eight point margin of victory.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Bill Hoppner, attorney, Chief of Staff to previous Governors and Senators James Exon and Bob Kerrey
- James D. McFarland
- Robb Nimic, perennial candidate
- Luis R. Calvillo
Results
Democratic primary results[1] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Bill Hoppner |
72,887 |
65.39% |
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Democratic |
James D. McFarland |
33,890 |
30.41% |
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Democratic |
Robb Nimic |
1,621 |
1.45% |
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Democratic |
Write-ins |
1,606 |
1.44% |
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Democratic |
Luis R. Calvillo |
1,455 |
1.31% |
Totals |
111,459 |
100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1998[3] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Republican |
Mike Johanns |
293,910 |
53.90% |
+28.33% |
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Democratic |
Bill Hoppner |
250,678 |
45.98% |
-27.06% |
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Write-ins |
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650 |
0.12% |
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Majority |
43,232 |
7.93% |
-39.53% |
Turnout |
545,238 |
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Republican gain from Democratic |
Swing |
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References