2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

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All 3 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 3 0
Seats won 3 0
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 334,177 261,910
Percentage 56.06% 43.94%

The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska were held on November 4, 2006 to determine who will represent the state of Nebraska in the United States House of Representatives. Nebraska has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview

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United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2006[1]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Republican 334,177 56.06% 3
Democratic 261,910 43.94% 0
Totals 596,087 100.00% 3

District 1

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2006 Nebraska's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Jeff Fortenberry Maxine Moul
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 121,015 86,360
Percentage 58.4% 41.6%

Fortenberry:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Moul:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Jeff Fortenberry
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Jeff Fortenberry
Republican

Incumbent Republican Jeff Fortenberry defeated Democrat Maxine Moul, a former Lieutenant Governor. This district covers the eastern part of the state.

Results

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Nebraska's 1st congressional district election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Fortenberry (incumbent) 121,015 58.36
Democratic Maxine Moul 86,360 41.64
Total votes 207,375 100.00
Republican hold

District 2

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2006 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Lee Terry Jim Esch
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 99,475 82,504
Percentage 54.7% 45.3%

Terry:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Esch:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
     No votes

U.S. Representative before election

Lee Terry
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Lee Terry
Republican

Incumbent Republican Lee Terry defeated Democrat Jim Esch, an attorney. This district covers the metro Omaha area.

Results

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Nebraska's 2nd congressional district election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lee Terry (incumbent) 99,475 54.66
Democratic Jim Esch 82,504 45.34
Total votes 181,979 100.00
Republican hold

District 3

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2006 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee Adrian Smith Scott Kleeb
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 113,687 93,046
Percentage 55.0% 45.0%

Smith:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Kleeb:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      50%      No Data

U.S. Representative before election

Tom Osborne
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Adrian Smith
Republican

Republican Adrian Smith, a state Legislator, defeated Democrat Scott Kleeb, a history professor. District 3 covers most of western Nebraska, comprises 69 counties and is considered to be a traditional Republican stronghold. In the 2006 midterm elections, Republican incumbent Tom Osborne did not seek re-election, instead making a failed bid for the Nebraska gubernatorial nomination. In his stead, Republican Adrian Smith, who won the Republican primary with 39% of the vote in a field of five candidates, defeated Democratic nominee Scott Kleeb, 55% to 45%.[2] This ten-point margin was the closest election in the 3rd District since 1990, and the closest a Democrat had come to winning the district in 18 years.[3] In a very strong year for Democrats, the 2006 3rd District congressional race drew last-minute attention from the national House campaign committees[4][5] as well as a campaign visit from President George W. Bush on Smith's behalf two days before the election.[6]

Toward the end of the campaign, controversy surrounded a series of automated telephone calls to voters. These calls used an unauthorized recording of Kleeb's voice which allegedly distorted his views, and were often made in the middle of the night. After thorough investigation by the Nebraska Public Service Commission, the complaint file was closed with no wrongdoing found by the Kleeb vendor of robocalls, political candidates, or their committees.[7]

Since the 2006 election, Adrian Smith has won re-election in the 3rd District with at least 70% of the vote each time. He was elected with 77% of the vote in 2008, 70% in 2010, and 74% in 2012.[8]

Endorsements

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Individuals

Results

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Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Adrian Smith 113,687 54.99
Democratic Scott Kleeb 93,046 45.01
Total votes 206,733 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
  2. ^ Hendee, David; Paul Hammel (November 9, 2006). "Another Smith going to Washington". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on April 22, 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  3. ^ Walton, Don (October 27, 2006). "GOP eye on 3rd District House race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  4. ^ Walton, Don (October 27, 2006). "GOP eye on 3rd District House race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  5. ^ Levinson, Nathan (November 3, 2006). "Neb. Roundup: Bush Visit Points to GOP Vulnerability". New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  6. ^ Thompson, Jake; Tysver, Robynn (November 5, 2006). "Bush rallies GOP faithful in Grand Island". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on April 22, 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  7. ^ Saulny, Susan (April 25, 2007). "Limits Sought on 'Robocalls' in Campaigns". The New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2007.
  8. ^ "Our Campaigns - NE - District 03 Race - Nov 06, 2012". www.OurCampaigns.com. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Scott Kleeb (NE-03) | WesPAC". Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.