1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

none February 2026 February 2026 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska Nebraska legislative no 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 1952 1956 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 1956 All 4 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives November 2, 1954 Republican Party (United States) 4 4 250,347 61.56% Democratic Party (United States) 0 0 156,343 38.44% The 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska were held on November 2, 1954, to elect the state of Nebraska's four members to the United States House of Representatives. Overview 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in NebraskaOfficial Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, August 10, 1954, General Election, November 2, 1954 Marsh Frank Nebraska Secretary of State 1954 https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1954prim_gen.pdf February 9, 2026PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 250,347 61.56% 4 Democratic 156,343 38.44% 0 Write-ins 2 0.00% 0 — Totals 406,692 100.00% 4 — District 1 Incumbent Republican Congressman Carl Curtis opted to successfully run for the U.S. Senate rather than seek re-election. After his election, Curtis was appointed to the Senate on January 1, 1955, following the resignation of lame-duck Senator Hazel Abel. Businessman Phil Weaver, an automobile dealer and the son of former Governor Arthur J. Weaver, won the Republican primary over attorney Ira Beynon and former State Senator Murray Rickard. In the general election, he was opposed by former Frontier County Attorney Frank B. Morrison, the Democratic nominee. Weaver defeated Morrison by a wide margin, receiving 59 percent of the vote to Morrison's 41 percent. Republican primary Candidates Phil Weaver, automobile dealer, son of former Governor Arthur J. WeaverPhilip Weaver Seeks Post In Congress Lincoln Journal April 3, 1954 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/190974084/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Ira D. Beynon, attorneyBeynon to File For Congress Hastings Tribune June 17, 1954 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hastings-daily-tribune/190974169/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Murray F. Rickard, former State SenatorChapman John 364 Candidates File for State Jobs Grand Island Independent July 2, 1954 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent/190974266/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Results Republican primary results Phil Weaver Republican Party (United States) 26,249 56.46% Ira D. Beynon Republican Party (United States) 16,585 35.67% Murray F. Rickard Republican Party (United States) 3,657 7.87% Scattering Republican Party (United States) 1 0.00% 46,492 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Frank B. Morrison, former Frontier County Attorney, 1950 Democratic candidate for GovernorMorrison of McCook Files for Congress Seat Lincoln Journal January 8, 1954 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/190974441/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Samuel Freeman, perennial candidatePerpetual Candidates File Fairbury Journal September 3, 1953 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fairbury-journal-news/190974699/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Frank B. Morrison Democratic Party (United States) 13,165 72.30% Samuel Freeman Democratic Party (United States) 5,043 27.70% Scattering Democratic Party (United States) 1 0.01% 18,209 100.00% General election Candidates Phil Weaver (Republican) Frank B. Morrison (Democratic) Results 1954 Nebraska's 1st congressional district general election results Phil Weaver Republican Party (United States) 68,563 58.59% Frank B. Morrison Democratic Party (United States) 48,457 41.41% 117,020 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 2 Incumbent Republican Congressman Roman Hruska initially ran for re-election to a second term, but following the death of Senator Hugh A. Butler, withdrew from his re-election campaign to instead successfully run in the special election to serve out the remainder of Butler's term.Hruska Will Withdraw From District Race Columbus Telegram July 7, 1954 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-telegram/190974906/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Judge Jackson B. Chase, a member of the Fourth Judicial District Court and a former State Representative, was selected to fill Hruska's place on the primary ballot.Crosby Hails Chase Choice Omaha World-Herald July 10, 1954 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/190975016/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 In the general election, Chase was challenged by attorney Robert Hart, the 1952 Democratic nominee against Hruska. Chase ultimately defeated Hart, but by a reduced margin from Hruska's victory two years prior, winning 53 percent of the vote to Hart's 47 percent. Republican primary Candidates Jackson B. Chase, Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court, former State Representative Results Republican primary results Jackson B. Chase Republican Party (United States) 23,132 99.87% Scattering Republican Party (United States) 30 0.13% 23,162 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates James A. Hart, attorney, 1952 Democratic nominee for Congress, 1950 Democratic nominee for Congress from Iowa's 7th congressional districtHart in Third Congress Try Omaha World-Herald March 11, 1954 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/190975171/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Results Democratic primary results James A. Hart Democratic Party (United States) 18,933 99.97% Scattering Democratic Party (United States) 6 0.03% 18,939 100.00% General election Candidates Jackson B. Chase (Republican) James A. Hart (Democratic) Results 1954 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district general election results Jackson B. Chase Republican Party (United States) 52,471 52.95% James A. Hart Democratic Party (United States) 46,629 47.05% Scattering 2 0.00% 99,102 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 3 Incumbent Republican Congressman R. D. Harrison ran for re-election to a third term. He defeated attorney Edward Robins in the Republican primary, and was challenged by cattle feeder Ernest Luther, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Harrison defeated Luther in a landslide, winning 65 percent of the vote to Luther's 35 percent. Republican primary Candidates R. D. Harrison, incumbent U.S. RepresentativeR. D. Harrison Files for Reelection Norfolk Daily News May 19, 1954 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/norfolk-daily-news/190975515/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Edward J. Robins, attorney, former member of the Nebraska Aeronautics CommissionFremont Man Files In Third District Columbus Telegram January 28, 1954 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbus-telegram/190975368/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Results Republican primary results Robert D. Harrison (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 24,793 78.95% Edward J. Robins Republican Party (United States) 6,610 21.05% 31,403 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Ernest M. Luther, cattle feederErnest Luther Is Candidate For Congress Fremont Tribune May 12, 1954 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fremont-tribune/190975635/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Jesse F. Tepner, automobile dealerCreighton Man Files For Congress Lincoln Journal May 26, 1954 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/190975681/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Ernest M. Luther Democratic Party (United States) 7,465 58.25% Jesse F. Tepner Democratic Party (United States) 5,350 41.74% Scattering Democratic Party (United States) 1 0.01% 12,816 100.00% General election Candidates R. D. Harrison (Republican) Ernest M. Luther (Democratic) Results 1954 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district general election results R. D. Harrison (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 61,124 65.24% Ernest M. Luther Democratic Party (United States) 32,562 34.76% 93,686 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 4 Incumbent Republican Congressman Arthur L. Miller ran for re-election to a seventh term. He was challenged in the general election by engineer Carlton Laird, the Democratic nominee. Miller defeated Laird in a landslide, receiving 70 percent of the vote to Laird's 30 percent. Republican primary Candidates Arthur L. Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Arthur L. Miller (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 37,800 99.98% Scattering Republican Party (United States) 6 0.02% 37,806 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Carlton W. Laird, engineerCarlton Laird Files Tuesday For Congress Star-Herald April 28, 1954 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald/190975817/ Newspapers.com February 9, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Carlton W. Laird Democratic Party (United States) 12,258 99.94% Scattering Democratic Party (United States) 7 0.06% 12,265 100.00% General election Candidates Arthur L. Miller (Republican) Carlton W. Laird (Democratic) Results 1954 Nebraska's 4th congressional district general election results Arthur L. Miller (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 68,189 70.38% Carlton W. Laird Democratic Party (United States) 28,695 29.62% 96,884 100.00% Republican Party (United States) References See also 1954 United States House of Representatives elections 1954 Nebraska Category:1954 Nebraska elections