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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1998

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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1998

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.

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Candidates

  • Bill Hoppner, attorney, Chief of Staff to previous governors and senators James Exon and Bob Kerrey; gubernatorial candidate in 1990
  • James D. McFarland
  • Robb Nimic, perennial candidate
  • Luis R. Calvillo

    • Candidates

  • Mike Johanns, Mayor of Lincoln
  • John Breslow, State Auditor of Nebraska
  • Jon Christensen, U.S. Congressman
  • Barry Richards, perennial candidate
  • Lavern Bartels

    • References

    Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1998 Wikipedia
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