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.
Ben Nelson
Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson is the senior U.S. Senator from Nebraska. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000....
, a Democrat was prevented from seeking a third term in office. Republican nominee and Mayor of Lincoln Mike Johanns
Mike Johanns
Michael Owen "Mike" Johanns is an American Republican politician who has been the junior United States Senator from Nebraska since 2009. Previously he was the 38th Governor of Nebraska from 1999 to 2005 and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 2005 to 2007, becoming the fourth Nebraskan to hold...
edged out attorney Bill Hoppner, an advisor to James Exon and Bob Kerrey
Bob Kerrey
Joseph Robert "Bob" Kerrey was the 35th Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and a U.S. Senator from Nebraska . Having served in the Vietnam War, earning the Medal of Honor for his actions, he moved into politics. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1992...
, by an eight point margin of victory.
Candidates
- Bill Hoppner, attorney, Chief of StaffChief of StaffThe title, chief of staff, identifies the leader of a complex organization, institution, or body of persons and it also may identify a Principal Staff Officer , who is the coordinator of the supporting staff or a primary aide to an important individual, such as a president.In general, a chief of...
to previous Governors and Senators James Exon and Bob KerreyBob KerreyJoseph Robert "Bob" Kerrey was the 35th Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and a U.S. Senator from Nebraska . Having served in the Vietnam War, earning the Medal of Honor for his actions, he moved into politics. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1992... - James D. McFarland
- Robb Nimic, perennial candidate
- Luis R. Calvillo
Results
Candidates
- Mike JohannsMike JohannsMichael Owen "Mike" Johanns is an American Republican politician who has been the junior United States Senator from Nebraska since 2009. Previously he was the 38th Governor of Nebraska from 1999 to 2005 and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 2005 to 2007, becoming the fourth Nebraskan to hold...
, Mayor of Lincoln - John Breslow, State Auditor of Nebraska
- Jon ChristensenJon Lynn ChristensenJon Lynn Christensen is a former member of the United States House of Representatives.Christensen graduated from St. Paul High School, earned his undergraduate degree from Midland Lutheran College, and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in Houston...
, U.S. Congressman - Barry Richards, perennial candidate
- Lavern Bartels