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NCEC Candidate Center - Nebraska

Nebraska

Presidential caucuses: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 (Democrats)
Congressional filing deadline: February 2008 (incumbents)
Congressional filing deadline: March 2008 (non-incumbents)
Congressional primary: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

President (5 Electoral Votes)

George W. Bush won Nebraska by 33 percent in 2004, so baring a miraculous turn of events this state will remain firmly in the GOP column in 2008.

U.S. Senate - Chuck Hagel (Rep)

On September 10th Senator Chuck Hagel announced that he is going to retire at the end of this term, which creates another competitive Senate race. Former Republican Governor and U.S. Agriculture secretary Mike Johanns won the GOP primary over challenger Pat Flynn in May. On the Democratic side, 2006 Congressional nominee Scott Kleeb won the right to face Johanns in the general election. Kleeb ran an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska's third district in 2006, and his ability to attract Republican votes gives reason to believe that this seat will be in play in '08.

Chuck Hagel (Rep) - Retiring in 2008
Charles Hagel (Rep) - Incumbent
Jon Bruning (Rep) - Attorney General
Hal Daub (Rep) - Former Congressman, Former Omaha Mayor and 1988/1990 Candidate
Pat Flynn (Rep) - Financial Analyst
Mike Johanns (Rep) - US Agriculture Secretary, Former Governor, Former Lincoln Mayor and Attorney
Tony Raimondo (Rep) - Manufacturing Company CEO
Mike Fahey (Dem) - Omaha Mayor
Bob Kerrey (Dem) - Former US Senator, Former Governor, University President and Vietnam War Veteran
Scott Kleeb (Dem) - College Instructor, Rancher and 2006 Congressional Nominee

1st District - Jeff Fortenberry (Rep)

East Lincoln

Jeff Fortenberry (Rep) - Incumbent

2nd District - Lee Terry (Rep)

East, Omaha and southern suburbs

Lee Terry (Rep) - Incumbent
Jim Esch (Dem) - Former Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Director, Attorney and 2006 Nominee
Tom White (Dem) - State Senator and Attorney