United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2018

United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2018
November 6, 2018 (2018-11-06)
All 3 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives

 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 3 0

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to elect the three U.S. Representatives from the U.S. state of Nebraska; one from each of the state's three congressional districts. Primaries will be held on May 15, 2018. The elections and primaries will coincide with the elections and primaries of other federal and state offices.

District 1

The incumbent is Republican Jeff Fortenberry, who has represented the district since 2005. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

  • Dennis Crawford, attorney[1]
  • Jessica McClure, chemist[2]

Primary results

Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jessica McClure 22,199 66.1
Democratic Dennis P. Crawford 11,386 33.9
Total votes 33,585 100.0

Republican primary

Primary results

Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Fortenberry (incumbent) 51,809 100.0
Total votes 51,809 100.0

General election

Results

Nebraska's 1st congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jessica McClure
Republican Jeff Fortenberry (incumbent)
Total votes

District 2

The incumbent is Republican Don Bacon, who has represented the district since 2017. He was elected with 49% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Endorsements

Kara Eastman
Individuals
  • Justin Wayne, Nebraska state senator
  • Tony Vargas, Nebraska state senator
  • Anne Boyle, former Nebraska state public service commissioner
  • Crystal Rhoades, Nebraska state public service commissioner
  • Ben Gray, Omaha city councilman
Organizations

Primary results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kara Eastman 21,357 51.64
Democratic Brad Ashford 19,998 48.36
Total votes 41,355 100.0

Republican primary

Primary results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Don Bacon (incumbent) 33,852 100.0
Total votes 33,852 100.0

General election

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Don
Bacon (R)		 Kara
Eastman (D)		 Undecided
Meeting Street Research (R-Bacon) October 1–2, 2018 400 ± 4.9% 49% 40% 9%
GQR Research (D-Eastman) September 27–30, 2018 400 ± 4.9% 49% 45% 6%
NYT Upshot/Siena College September 23–26, 2018 512 ± 4.5% 51% 42% 7%

Results

Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kara Eastman
Republican Don Bacon (incumbent)
Total votes

District 3

The incumbent is Republican Adrian Smith, who has represented the district since 2007. He was re-elected unopposed in 2016.

Democratic primary

  • Paul Theobald, educator and author[6]

Primary results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul Theobald 16,395 100.0
Total votes 16,395 100.0

Republican primary

Primary results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Adrian Smith (incumbent) 50,878 65.74
Republican Kirk Penner 20,116 25.99
Republican Arron Kowalski 4,461 5.76
Republican Larry Lee Scott Bolinger 1,935 2.50
Total votes 77,390 100.0

General election

Results

Nebraska's 3rd congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul Theobald
Republican Adrian Smith (incumbent)
Total votes

References

  1. ↑ Walton, Don. "Fortenberry challengers hope to ride a Democratic wave". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  2. ↑ Georlett, Pierce. "Jessica McClure Running for First District in Nebraska". Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  3. ↑ "Nebraska Primary Election Results". The New York Times. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Nebraska Secretary of State Election Results". Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  5. ↑ writer, Robynn Tysver / World-Herald staff. "Nonprofit executive Kara Eastman will seek Democratic nomination in 2nd Congressional District". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  6. ↑ Editor, MIKE KONZ Hub Managing. "Democrat candidate Paul Theobald: Trump setting table for GOP loss in 3rd District". Kearney Hub. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  7. ↑ Star-Herald, JERRY PURVIS. "Alliance man runs for Congress, challenging Adrian Smith". starherald.com. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  8. ↑ KHGI. "Meet the candidate: Third Congressional District Arron Kowalski". KHGI. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  9. ↑ Reporter, ERIKA PRITCHARD Hub Regional. "Congressional candidate Kirk Penner has Main Street mindset". Kearney Hub. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
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Official campaign websites for second district candidates
Official campaign websites for third district candidates
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