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1988 United States Senate election in Nebraska





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The 1988 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 8, 1988 to select the U.S. Senator from the state. Republican U.S. Senator David Karnes decided to seek election to his first full term after being appointed to the seat of the late Edward Zorinsky in March 1987, but was defeated by former governor Bob Kerrey in the November general election.[1]

1988 United States Senate election in Nebraska
← 1982 November 8, 1988 1994 →
 
Nominee Bob Kerrey David Karnes
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 378,717 278,250
Percentage 56.71% 41.66%

County results
Kerrey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Karnes:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      40–50%

U.S. senator before election

David Karnes
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Bob Kerrey
Democratic

Candidates

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Democratic

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New Alliance

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Republican

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Republican primary

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Republican Primary results by county:
  Karnes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  Daub
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Karnes (incumbent) 117,439 54.82%
Republican Hal Daub 96,436 45.02%
Republican Others 350 0.16%

Results

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Nebraska United States Senate election, 1988
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bob Kerrey 378,717 56.71%
Republican David Karnes (incumbent) 278,250 41.66%
New Alliance Ernie Chambers 10,372 1.55%
Write-in 521 0.08%
Total votes 667,860 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NE US Senate Race - Nov 08, 1988". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  • ^ The Associated Press (May 12, 1988). "West Virginia Republicans Back Gov. Arch Moore Jr. for 4th Term". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  • ^ "NE US Senate - R Primary - May 10, 1988". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 7, 2024.

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