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Latest Polls and Updates
Conservative Ranking
Nebraska is the 4th most conservative state, voting
30.8% more Republican in the 2004 presidential elections than the national average.
Partisan Trend
Based on voting patterns since 1992, Nebraska is trending REPUBLICAN.
GOP Trend Ranking
Nebraska ranks 16th among the 50 states.
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Race for the White House
GOP Candidates
John McCain - U. S. Senator from Arizona 
Mike Huckabee - Former Governor of Arkansas
Ron Paul - U. S. Congressman from Texas (CD-14)
Mitt Romney - Former Governor of Massachusetts
Rudy Giuliani - Former Mayor of New York City
Fred Thompson - Former U. S. Senator from Tennessee
Duncan Hunter - U. S. Congressman from California (CD-52)
DEM Candidates
Barack Obama - U. S. Senator from Illinois
Hillary Clinton - U. S. Senator from New York
Mike Gravel - Former U. S. Senator from Alaska
John Edwards - Former U. S. Senator from North Carolina
Bill Richardson - Governor of New Mexico
Dennis Kucinich - U. S. Congressman from Ohio (CD-10)
Party nominee -
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OPEN SEAT: GOP incumbent Chuck Hagel is retiring at the end of his second term. He will not
seek re-election in 2008.
GOP Candidates
Mike Johanns - Former Nebraska Governor
Pat Flynn - Financial Advisor
DEM Candidates
Scott Kleeb - Former Congressional Nominee
Larry Marvin - U.S. Air Force Veteran
Tony Raimondo
James Wilson
Party nominee -
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District 2
Incumbent: GOP incumbent Lee Terry is running for a 6th term in 2008.
GOP Candidates
Lee Terry - Incumbent
DEM Candidates
Jim Esch
Party nominee -
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Projected winner listed first
District 1: Jeff Fortenberry (R)-inc vs. Max Yashirin (D)
District 3: Adrian Smith (R)-inc vs. Jay Stoddard (D)
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Election Timeline
February 9, 2008 - Democratic presidential caucus
February 15, 2008 - Deadline to file for candidacy
May 13, 2008 - Republican presidential caucus
May 13, 2008 - Primary elections
November 4, 2008 - Election day
Current Partisan Breakdown
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| National Delegation |
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1 GOP, 1 DEM |
| Representatives |
3 GOP |
| State Government |
| Governor |
GOP |
| Lt. Governor - tied to Governor |
GOP |
| State Senate |
49 members |
Current Office Holders
Governor: Dave Heinaman (R) - 1st term, up for re-election in 2010
Lt. Governor: Rick Sheehy (R) - 1st term, tied to Governor
Senior Senator: Chuck Hagel (R) - 2nd term, not seeking re-election in 2008
Junior Senator: Ben Nelson (D) - 2nd term, up for re-election in 2012
House District 1: Jeff Fortenberry (R) - 2nd term
House District 2: Lee Terry (R) - 5th term
House District 3: Adrian Smith (R) - 1st term
Historical Partisan Snapshot
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2000 Result |
2002 Result |
2004 Result |
2006 Result |
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| President |
Solid GOP |
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Solid GOP |
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Senate |
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Weak DEM |
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Solid DEM |
| Class 2 |
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Solid GOP |
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| Governor |
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Solid GOP |
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Solid GOP |
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| House |
3 GOP |
3 GOP |
3 GOP |
3 GOP |
| CD-1 |
Solid GOP |
Solid GOP |
Strong GOP |
Solid GOP |
| CD-2 |
Solid GOP |
Solid GOP |
Solid GOP |
Strong GOP |
| CD-3 |
Solid GOP |
Solid GOP |
Solid GOP |
Strong GOP |
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| BOLD - party turnover
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Race ratings:
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"Weak" - less than 5%
"Mod" - 5% to less than 10%
"Strong" - 10% to 15%
"Solid" - greater than 15%
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