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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1998

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1998
Nebraska
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Nominee Mike Johanns Bill Hoppner
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate David I. Maurstad Pam Bataillon
Popular vote 293,910 250,678
Percentage 53.9% 46.0%

Governor before election

Ben Nelson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Mike Johanns
Republican


Ben Nelson
Democratic

Mike Johanns
Republican

Facing term limits, incumbent Governor Ben Nelson, a Democrat was prevented from seeking a third term in office. Republican nominee and Mayor of Lincoln Mike Johanns edged out attorney Bill Hoppner, an advisor to James Exon and Bob Kerrey, by an eight-point margin of victory.



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