1978 United States Senate election in Nebraska

1978 United States Senate election in Nebraska

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Nominee J. James Exon Donald Eugene Shasteen Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 334,096 159,708 Percentage 67.7% 32.3%

County results Exon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Shasteen:      50-60%

U.S. senator before election Carl Curtis Republican Elected U.S. Senator J. James Exon Democratic

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The 1978 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Carl Curtis decided to retire instead of seeking a fifth term. In the elections, Democratic nominee J. James Exon won the open seat.

Candidates

Democratic

• J. James Exon, Governor of Nebraska

Republican

• Donald Eugene Shasteen, senate aide^{[citation needed]}

Results

See also

• 1978 United States Senate elections

References

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