1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
November 3, 1998
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 392,736 104,568
Percentage 71.22% 26.07%

The 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska were held on November 3, 1998, to elect the state of Nebraska's three members to the United States House of Representatives.

Overview

1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska[1]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Republican 392,736 71.22% 3 Steady
Democratic 104,568 26.07% 0 Steady
Libertarian 22,278 4.04% 0 —
Write-ins 1,397 0.25% 0 —
Totals 521,979 100.00% 3 —

District 1

Incumbent Republican Congressman Doug Bereuter ran for re-election. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and faced former State Senator Don Eret, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Bereuter defeated Eret by a wide margin, receiving 73 percent of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug Bereuter (inc.) 66,033 99.31%
Republican Write-ins 460 0.69%
Total votes 66,493 100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Don Eret 30,220 98.97%
Democratic Write-ins 313 1.03%
Total votes 30,533 100.00%

General election

Candidates

Results

1998 Nebraska's 1st congressional district general election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug Bereuter (inc.) 136,058 73.45%
Democratic Don Eret 48,826 26.36%
Write-ins 343 0.19%
Total votes 185,227 100.00%
Republican hold

District 2

Incumbent Republican Congressman Jon Christensen declined to seek a third term, and instead unsuccessfully ran for Governor.[4] Omaha City Councilman Lee Terry won the Republican primary with 40 percent of the vote and faced former television reporter Michael Scott, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Terry defeated Scott in a landslide, winning 66 percent of the vote to Scott's 34 percent.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lee Terry 23,769 40.16%
Republican Steve Kupka 17,673 29.86%
Republican Brad Kuiper 15,569 26.30%
Republican Pat Jones 1,585 2.68%
Republican Steven C. Laird 532 0.90%
Republican Write-ins 64 0.11%
Total votes 59,192 100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Michael Scott, former KMTV-TV reporter[9]
  • John C. McCourt, retiree[10]
  • Jess M. Pritchett, perennial candidate[11]
  • Melvin Muhammad, social worker (dropped out)[12]

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Scott 21,482 64.35%
Democratic John C. McCourt 5,263 15.77%
Democratic Jess M. Pritchett 5,126 15.36%
Democratic Melvin Muhammad 1,126 3.37%
Democratic Write-ins 386 1.16%
Total votes 33,383 100.00%

General election

Candidates

  • Lee Terry (Republican)
  • Michael Scott (Democratic)

Results

1998 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district general election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lee Terry 106,782 65.51%
Democratic Michael Scott 55,722 34.18%
Write-ins 499 0.31%
Total votes 163,003 100.00%
Republican hold

District 3

Incumbent Republican Congressman Bill Barrett ran for re-election to a fifth term. He did not face any major-party opposition, and was challenged by farmer Jerry Hickman, the Libertarian nominee, in the general election.[13] Barrett won re-election with 87 percent of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Barrett (inc.) 81,850 99.62%
Republican Write-ins 316 0.38%
Total votes 82,166 100.00%

General election

Candidates

Results

1998 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district general election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Barrett (inc.) 149,896 86.78%
Libertarian Jerry Hickman 22,278 12.90%
Write-ins 555 0.32%
Total votes 172,729 100.00%
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ a b c d Scott Moore. Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, General Election, November 3, 1998. Nebraska Secretary of State.
  2. ^ a b c d e Scott Moore. Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1998. Nebraska Secretary of State.
  3. ^ Walton, Don (February 25, 1998). "Eret may take on tough-to-beat Bereuter". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 1B. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Another hat in governor's ring: Jon Christensen says he's ready to come home". North Platte Telegraph. September 9, 1997. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Gonzalez, Cindy (September 22, 1997). "Lee Terry Jr. Announces Bid for 2nd-District Seat". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Kotok, C. David (December 18, 1997). "Kupka's Congress Bid Crowds GOP Ticket". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Mogul, Fred (November 3, 1997). "Gretna Man Seeks Seat Vacated by Christensen". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Kotok, C. David (January 14, 1998). "Belleveue School Official Jones In House Race". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Kotok, C. David (February 13, 1998). "Michael Scott Prepares To Run for Congress". Omaha World-Herald. p. 14. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "1998 Voter Guide". Omaha World-Herald. May 3, 1998. p. 17-B. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Ruggles, Rick (February 2, 1998). "Democrats Express Interest in Running". Omaha World-Herald. p. 13. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Muhammad Quits 2nd District Race". Omaha World-Herald. March 6, 1998. p. 17. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Jones, Craig (October 17, 1998). "Libertarian candidate seeking to be people's representative". North Platte Telegraph. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

See also

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