2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

none February 2026 September 2023 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska Nebraska legislative no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 2008 All 3 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives 2006 11 04 Republican Party (United States) 3 3 334,177 56.06% 11.16% Democratic Party (United States) 0 0 261,910 43.94% 13.72% 290px District results 290px County results Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% 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. Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2006http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#27 Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 334,177 56.06% 3 — Democratic 261,910 43.94% 0 — Totals 596,087 100.00% 3 — District 1 2006 Nebraska's 1st congressional district election Nebraska presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska#District 1 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska#District 1 2008 x150px File:Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (cropped).jpg Jeff Fortenberry Republican Party (United States) 121,015 58.36% File:Maxine_Moul.jpg Maxine Moul Democratic Party (United States) 86,360 41.64% 150px County results 200px Precinct results 1 175px Fortenberry: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Moul: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry Republican Party (United States) Jeff Fortenberry Republican Party (United States) Nebraska's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, who was first elected in 2004, ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged in the general election by former Lieutenant Governor Maxine Moul, the Democratic nominee. Fortenberry defeated Moul by a wide margin, winning his second term with 58% of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Jeff Fortenberry, incumbent Congressman Results Republican primary resultsGale John A. Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska: Primary Election, May 9, 2006 2006 https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/2006%20Primary.pdf Jeff Fortenberry (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 81,188 100.00% 81,188 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Maxine Moul, former Lieutenant Governor James Wilson, former sportscasterU.S. House, District 1: First re-election try Lincoln Journal Star May 4, 2006 Lincoln, Nebraska 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/167923328/ March 13, 2025 Results Democratic primary results Maxine B. Moul Democratic Party (United States) 23,338 71.10% James Wilson Democratic Party (United States) 9,528 28.90% 32,866 100.00% General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2006 Competitive House Race Chart http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927210001/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_house_comp_nov6.pdf 27 September 2007Safe R November 6, 2006 Rothenberg2006 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061107153417/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2006/11/2006-house-ratings_06.html 7 November 2006Safe R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball2006 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2006/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061110210331/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/2006/house/ 10 November 2006Safe R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 12 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109025111/http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html 9 November 2006 7 November 2006Safe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsBalance of Power Scorecard: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061117202830/http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html 17 November 2006Lean R November 7, 2006 Results 2006 Nebraska's 1st congressional district general election resultsGale John A. Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska: General Election, November 7, 2006 2006 https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/2006%20General.pdf Jeff Fortenberry (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 121,015 58.40% Maxine B. Moul Democratic Party (United States) 86,360 41.60% 207,375 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 2 2006 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district election Nebraska presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska#District 2 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska#District 2 2008 File:Lee Terry 113th Congress.jpg Lee Terry Republican Party (US) 99,475 54.66% 3x4.svg Jim Esch Democratic Party (US) 82,504 45.34% 230px Precinct resultsTerry: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Esch: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933E5 80–90%#808080 No votes U.S. Representative Lee Terry Republican Party (US) Lee Terry Republican Party (US) Nebraska's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Congressman Lee Terry ran for re-election to a fifth term. He faced attorney Jim Esch, the Democratic nominee. Esch ran a stronger campaign against Terry than many of his past opponents, but Terry ultimately won re-election with 55% of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Lee Terry, incumbent Congressman Steven Laird, 1998 Republican candidate for CongressTop congressional candidates move on to November election Lincoln Journal Star May 10, 2006 Lincoln, Nebraska 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/167923634/ March 13, 2025 Results Republican primary results Lee Terry (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 52,890 83.97% Steven Laird Republican Party (United States) 10,380 16.03% 63,270 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Jim Esch, attorney Results Democratic primary results Jim Esch Democratic Party (United States) 21,352 100.00% 21,352 100.00% General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2006 Competitive House Race Chart http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927210001/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_house_comp_nov6.pdf 27 September 2007Safe R November 6, 2006 Rothenberg2006 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061107153417/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2006/11/2006-house-ratings_06.html 7 November 2006Safe R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball2006 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2006/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061110210331/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/2006/house/ 10 November 2006Safe R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 12 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109025111/http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html 9 November 2006 7 November 2006Safe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsBalance of Power Scorecard: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061117202830/http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html 17 November 2006Safe R November 7, 2006 Results 2006 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district general election results Lee Terry (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 99,475 54.70% Jim Esch Democratic Party (United States) 82,504 45.30% 181,979 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 3 2006 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election Nebraska presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska#District 3 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska#District 3 2008 x150px File:Adrian Smith, official 110th Congress photo portrait (cropped).jpg Adrian Smith Republican Party (United States) 113,687 54.99% File:Scott Kleeb portrait (cropped).jpg Scott Kleeb Democratic Party (United States) 93,046 45.01% 300px County results 300px Precinct results 1 350px Smith: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Kleeb: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No Data U.S. Representative Tom Osborne Republican Party (United States) Adrian Smith Republican Party (United States) Nebraska's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Osborne opted to run for Governor rather than seek re-election. State Senator Adrian Smith won the Republican primary to succeed Osborne, and faced farmer Scott Kleeb in the general election. Even though the 3rd district typically voted for Republican candidates in landslide margins, the race narrowed, and Smith defeated Kleeb with just 55% of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Adrian Smith, State Senator John Hanson, former district director for Congressman Tom OsborneHammel Paul Vavricek stresses experience with economic development Omaha World-Herald April 19, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska 8B https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/167923828/ March 13, 2025 Jay Vavricek, Mayor of Grand IslandHammel Paul Hanson no stranger to district's concerns Omaha World-Herald April 17, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska 1A, 2A https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/167923996/ March 13, 2025 David Harris, national security analystHammel Paul 3rd District rivals don't go by the book Omaha World-Herald April 20, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska 8B https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/167924163/ March 13, 2025 Douglas Polk, Kearney social studies teacher Campaign State Senator Adrian Smith, former Osborne aide John Hanson, and Grand Island Mayor Jay Vavricek emerged as the leading Republican candidates to succeed Osborne. During the campaign, Smith received significant financial support from the Club for Growth,Club for Growth money flowing to Smith campaign Fremont Tribune February 14, 2006 Fremont, Nebraska A2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fremont-tribune/166392043/ March 13, 2025 which his primary rivals criticized, pointing to the group's opposition to farm subsidies.Hammel Paul Youth is served in House campaign Omaha World-Herald May 11, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska 11A https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/167924459/ March 13, 2025 Smith ultimately won the primary with just 39% of the vote, and advanced to the general election. Results Republican primary results Adrian Smith Republican Party (United States) 42,218 39.48% John Hanson Republican Party (United States) 30,501 28.54% Jay Vavricek Republican Party (United States) 29,224 27.35% David Harris Republican Party (United States) 2,934 2.75% Douglas Polk Republican Party (United States) 2,020 1.89% 106,897 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Scott Kleeb, farmer Results Democratic primary results Scott Kleeb Democratic Party (United States) 23,929 100.00% 23,929 100.00% General election Campaign Despite the conservative nature of the 3rd district, which historically supported Republican candidates by wide margins, Smith entered the general election following a difficult primary election, and Kleeb ran a strong campaign. As Democrats performed well nationwide, both political parties unexpectedly focused attention on the race.Walton Don GOP eye on 3rd District House race Lincoln Journal Star October 27, 2006 http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2006/10/27/local/doc4542996be466f643696597.txt March 13, 2025 President George W. Bush held a campaign rally for Smith in Grand Island, urging voters to support Smith and other Republican candidates on the ballot.Reutter Harold Bush rallies GOP: President's G.I. stop gives hope to Republican faithful The Grand Island Independent November 6, 2006 Grand Island, Nebraska 1-A, 8-A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent/167925555/ March 13, 2025 Toward the end of the campaign, a series of automated telephone calls purporting to be from the Kleeb campaign were placed to voters, using Kleeb's voice and taking place in the middle of the night.Saulny Susan States Seek Limits on 'Robocalls' in Campaigns New York Times April 25, 2007 New York City https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/25/us/politics/25calls.html?ex=1335153600&en=284c2cf8e02887d7&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss March 13, 2025 Following the campaign, several Democratic leaders in the district filed complaints with the Nebraska Public Service Commission,Hammel Paul BComplaints about election 'robo calls' spur investigation Omaha World-Herald December 22, 2006 Omaha, Nebraska 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/167926107/ March 13, 2025 and the state legislature considered legislation that would limit the number of automated calls that campaigns could place.Bratton Anna Jo Legislature to consider regulating number of automated campaign calls The Grand Island Independent January 10, 2007 Grand Island, Nebraska 1-A, 8-A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent/167926605/ March 13, 2025 Ultimately, the Commission's investigation concluded without any action, and Governor Dave Heineman vetoed the proposed legislation.Pluhacek Zach PSC ends probe of illegitimate Kleeb calls Lincoln Journal Star June 6, 2007 Lincoln, Nebraska 2B https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/167926033/ March 13, 2025 Endorsements Scott Kleeb (D) ;Individuals Wesley Clark, General, 2004 Democratic presidential candidateGen. Clark endorses Kleeb North Platte Telegraph October 27, 2006 North Platte, Nebraska A3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph/167926863/ March 13, 2025 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 6, 2006 RothenbergLikely R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallTilt R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsLean R November 7, 2006 Results 2006 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district general election results Adrian Smith Republican Party (United States) 113,687 54.99% Scott Kleeb Democratic Party (United States) 93,046 45.00% 206,733 100.00% Republican Party (United States) References Category:2006 Nebraska elections Neb Category:United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska