Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2014

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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2014
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The 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the Governor of Nebraska, who will serve a four-year term to begin in January 2015. Incumbent Republican Governor Dave Heineman is term-limited and cannot run for re-election to a third term.

Republican primary

Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy first declared his intention to run for Governor in July 2011.[1] Considered to be the "hand-picked" successor to incumbent Governor Dave Heineman, he was endorsed by him.[2] Sheehy was joined in the Republican primary by Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature Mike Flood in November 2012.[3] Flood withdrew from the race less than a month later after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.[4]

Sheehy resigned as Lieutenant Governor and withdrew from the race in February 2013 after the Omaha World-Herald discovered that he had made 2,300 phone calls on a state-issued phone, many of them long and at night, to four women, none of whom were his wife.[5] At the end of the month, Flood was reported to be reconsidering his decision with his wife progressing well in her treatment. In July he announced that he would not re-enter the race.[6]

Cattle rancher Charles Herbster, who had not formally entered the race but had been campaigning since July, became the third Republican to withdraw when he withdrew on August 23. He cited the health of his wife, who had recently undergone heart surgery.[7]

State Senator Charlie Janssen, who had lagged in endorsements and fundraising, withdrew from the race on February 3, 2014. He said: "The way the field was shaping up, I didn't see a clear path to victory."[8]

Candidates

Four serious-looking men in dark jackets
Buffalo County Republican Party candidate event in November 2013. From left to right: Charlie Janssen, Pete Ricketts, Mike Foley, and Tom Carlson. Beau McCoy was not present at the event.

Declared

Withdrawn

Potential

Declined

Endorsements

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Jon
Bruning		 Tom
Carlson		 Mike
Foley		 Charlie
Janssen		 Beau
McCoy		 Pete
Ricketts		 Bryan
Slone		 Undecided
Harper Polling February 3–4, 2014 565 ± 4% 34.7% 5.3% 14.2% 5.6% 4.7% 16.2% 0.9% 18.4%

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Potential

Declined

Endorsements

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared

  • Mark G. Elworth, Jr.[60]

References

  1. ↑ "Sheehy says he will run for Nebraska governor in 2014". Journal Star. July 15, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Mike Flood still considering run for Nebraska governor". Omaha.com. August 8, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014". Omaha.com. November 12, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Mike Flood drops bid for governor; wife ill". Omaha.com. December 6, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013. 
  5. ↑ "Sheehy steps aside after phone records reveal 2,300 calls to 4 women". Omaha.com. February 4, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Walton, Don (July 7, 2013). "Don Walton: Flood won't re-enter governor's race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved July 8, 2013. 
  7. ↑ Robynn Tysver (August 24, 2013). "Surprises in governor's race: Herbster out; McCoy in". Omaha.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Tysver, Robynn (February 3, 2014). "Charlie Janssen abandons his bid for governor". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2014. 
  9. ↑ Walton, Don (July 12, 2013). "Sen. Tom Carlson enters governor race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved July 12, 2013. 
  10. ↑ Walton, Don (September 5, 2013). "Foley pledges fiscally conservative governorship". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 5, 2013. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Walton, Don (August 23, 2013). "Sen. Beau McCoy enters GOP governor race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved August 24, 2013. 
  12. ↑ "Ricketts Running For Governor". WOWT. September 8, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013. 
  13. ↑ Cordes, Henry J. (December 15, 2013). "Bryan Slone joins the race to replace Dave Heineman". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved December 20, 2013. 
  14. ↑ Hammel, Paul; Stoddard, Martha (December 6, 2012). "Mike Flood drops bid for governor; wife ill". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 14, 2013. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Hendee, David (February 18, 2013). "State Sen. Charlie Janssen to run for governor; Clare won't run". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 18, 2013. 
  16. ↑ Hammel, Paul (February 5, 2013). "Sheehy's gubernatorial campaign shutting down". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 5, 2013. 
  17. ↑ Walton, Don (September 1, 2013). "Walton: Speaker Adams looks at governor race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved September 5, 2013. 
  18. ↑ Tysver, Robynn (January 30, 2014). "Nebraska AG Jon Bruning confirms interest in gubernatorial bid". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2014. 
  19. ↑ Hammel, Paul (December 12, 2013). "Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning ‘very optimistic’ after colon cancer diagnosis". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  20. ↑ Tysver, Robynn (February 2, 2013). "Potential candidates jockey for office vacated by Sheehy". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 3, 2013. 
  21. ↑ Tysver, Robynn (June 6, 2013). "4 state senators considering running for governor". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved July 10, 2013. 
  22. ↑ Walton, Don (May 29, 2013). "Fortenberry will not seek Senate seat". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved May 29, 2013. 
  23. ↑ Hammel, Paul (February 14, 2013). "Choice of Heidemann for lieutenant governor called 'great pick'". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 18, 2013. 
  24. ↑ "Kramer: I'm not running for Governor". Leavenworth Street. February 11, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  25. ↑ Hammel, Paul (July 23, 2013). "State Sen. Bob Krist opts to not run for higher office". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Sullivan, Sean (May 28, 2013). "A reset in the Nebraska Senate race". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 28, 2013. 
  27. ↑ Martin, Brent (December 4, 2013). "Treasurer Stenberg to run for re-election, not governor or Senate (AUDIO)". Nebraska Radio Network. Retrieved December 4, 2013. 
  28. ↑ "Former State Senator Carroll Burling Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor of Nebraska". Tom Carlson for Governor. November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  29. ↑ "Former State Senator Jim Cudaback endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 30, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  30. ↑ "Senator Al Davis Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 23, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  31. ↑ "Senator Tom Hansen Endorses Tom Carlson". Tom Carlson for Governor. September 27, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  32. ↑ "Senator John Harms Endorses Tom Carlson". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 1, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  33. ↑ "Mayor Rick Jeffery Endorses Tom Carlson". Tom Carlson for Governor. September 25, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  34. ↑ "Senator Jerry Johnson endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 10, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013. 
  35. ↑ "Former State Senator Vickie McDonald Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  36. ↑ "Senator John Nelson endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 16, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  37. ↑ "Former State Senator, Dave Pankonin endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. November 6, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013. 
  38. ↑ "Senator Les Seiler Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 3, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013. 
  39. ↑ "Senator John Wightman Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 8, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013. 
  40. ↑ "Thank you, NAIFA, for the Endorsement". Tom Carlson for Governor. October 29, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  41. ↑ Tysver, Robynn (September 6, 2013). "Rep. Jeff Fortenberry gives boost to Mike Foley's bid for governor". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  42. ↑ "Colleagues call Janssen a proven leader". Fremont Tribune. February 19, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013. 
  43. ↑ Janssen, Charlie (August 19, 2013). "Thanks to Sen @TysonLarson...". Twitter. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  44. ↑ "Janssen announces he will run for governor in 2014". Beatrice Daily Sun. September 6, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013. 
  45. ↑ "McCoy's campaign for Neb. governor gets big boost". Associated Press. September 15, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  46. ↑ "Barrett endorses Ricketts for governor". Kearney Hub. December 5, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  47. ↑ Tysver, Robynn (November 21, 2013). "Rep. Lee Terry endorses Pete Ricketts' gubernatorial bid". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Oliver, Ruth (October 28, 2013). "Pete Ricketts endorsed by 2 former Nebraska governors". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 28, 2013. 
  49. ↑ "Wisconsin governor will endorse Ricketts". Lincoln Journal Star. January 15, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2014. 
  50. ↑ 50.0 50.1 "Who wears the black hat?". Leavenworth St. December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013. 
  51. ↑ Walton, Don (June 2, 2013). "Hassebrook will enter 2014 governor's race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved June 2, 2013. 
  52. ↑ Stoddard, Martha (November 25, 2013). "Dubas withdraws from 2014 Nebraska governor's race". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved November 25, 2013. 
  53. ↑ Hammel, Paul (November 13, 2012). "Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved November 16, 2012. 
  54. ↑ Walton, Don (August 9, 2013). "Lathrop will not run for governor". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  55. ↑ Guzman, Chabella (June 12, 2013). "Local attorney to run for Legislature". Star-Herald. Retrieved August 27, 2013. 
  56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.9 56.10 56.11 56.12 56.13 Tysver, Robynn (October 10, 2013). "Gubernatorial hopeful Annette Dubas nets 14 Democratic endorsements". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 57.2 Tysver, Robynn (September 23, 2013). "3 former Omaha mayors endorse Chuck Hassebrook for governor". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 11, 2013. 
  58. ↑ Walton, Don (December 9, 2013). "Farmers Union endorses Hassebrook". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved December 13, 2013. 
  59. ↑ http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/hassebrook-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/article_df5dad11-2d84-5351-be81-24a7fabe2119.html
  60. ↑ "Statewide Candidate List: List as of 1/31/2014 3:47:15 PM". Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved 2014-02-03.

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