2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
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.
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| Elections in Nebraska |
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Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2006[1] | |||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Republican | 334,177 | 56.06% | 3 | — | |
| Democratic | 261,910 | 43.94% | 0 | — | |
| Totals | 596,087 | 100.00% | 3 | — | |
District 1
Incumbent Republican Jeff Fortenberry defeated Democrat Maxine Moul, a former Lieutenant Governor. This district covers the eastern part of the state.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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
Incumbent Republican Lee Terry defeated Democrat Jim Esch, an attorney. This district covers the metro Omaha area.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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
Incumbent Republican Tom Osborne decided to retire in order to run for governor. Republican Adrian Smith, a state Legislator, defeated Democrat Scott Kleeb, a history professor.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Adrian Smith | 113,687 | 54.99 | |
| Democratic | Scott Kleeb | 93,046 | 45.01 | |
| Total votes | 206,733 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||