1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

none February 2026 January 2026 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska Nebraska legislative no 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 1996 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 2000 All 3 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives November 3, 1998 Republican Party (United States) 3 3 392,736 71.22% Democratic Party (United States) 0 0 104,568 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 NebraskaOfficial Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, General Election, November 3, 1998 Scott Moore Nebraska Secretary of StatePartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 392,736 71.22% 3 Democratic 104,568 26.07% 0 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 Doug Bereuter, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary resultsOfficial Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1998 Scott Moore Nebraska Secretary of State Doug Bereuter (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 66,033 99.31% Republican Party (United States) Write-ins 460 0.69% 66,493 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Don Eret, former State Senator, 1990 Democratic candidate for GovernorWalton Don Eret may take on tough-to-beat Bereuter Lincoln Journal Star February 25, 1998 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/190292441/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Don Eret Democratic Party (United States) 30,220 98.97% Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 313 1.03% 30,533 100.00% General election Candidates Doug Bereuter (Republican) Don Eret (Democratic) Results 1998 Nebraska's 1st congressional district general election results Doug Bereuter (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 136,058 73.45% Don Eret Democratic Party (United States) 48,826 26.36% Write-ins 343 0.19% 185,227 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 2 Incumbent Republican Congressman Jon Christensen declined to seek a third term, and instead unsuccessfully ran for Governor.Another hat in governor's ring: Jon Christensen says he's ready to come home North Platte Telegraph September 9, 1997 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph/190292714/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 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 Lee Terry, Omaha City CouncilmanGonzalez Cindy Lee Terry Jr. Announces Bid for 2nd-District Seat Omaha World-Herald September 22, 1997 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190292894/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Steve Kupka, former chief of staff to Omaha Mayor Hal DaubKotok C. David Kupka's Congress Bid Crowds GOP Ticket Omaha World-Herald December 18, 1997 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190292957/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Brad Kuiper, businessmanMogul Fred Gretna Man Seeks Seat Vacated by Christensen Omaha World-Herald November 3, 1997 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190293039/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Pat Jones, Bellevue Board of Education memberKotok C. David Belleveue School Official Jones In House Race Omaha World-Herald January 14, 1998 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190293096/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Steven C. Laird Results Republican primary results Lee Terry Republican Party (United States) 23,769 40.16% Steve Kupka Republican Party (United States) 17,673 29.86% Brad Kuiper Republican Party (United States) 15,569 26.30% Pat Jones Republican Party (United States) 1,585 2.68% Steven C. Laird Republican Party (United States) 532 0.90% Republican Party (United States) Write-ins 64 0.11% 59,192 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Michael Scott, former KMTV-TV reporterKotok C. David Michael Scott Prepares To Run for Congress Omaha World-Herald February 13, 1998 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190293356/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 John C. McCourt, retiree1998 Voter Guide Omaha World-Herald May 3, 1998 17-B https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190293624/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Jess M. Pritchett, perennial candidateRuggles Rick Democrats Express Interest in Running Omaha World-Herald February 2, 1998 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190293542/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Melvin Muhammad, social worker (dropped out)Muhammad Quits 2nd District Race Omaha World-Herald March 6, 1998 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190293694/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Michael Scott Democratic Party (United States) 21,482 64.35% John C. McCourt Democratic Party (United States) 5,263 15.77% Jess M. Pritchett Democratic Party (United States) 5,126 15.36% Melvin Muhammad Democratic Party (United States) 1,126 3.37% Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 386 1.16% 33,383 100.00% General election Candidates Lee Terry (Republican) Michael Scott (Democratic) Results 1998 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district general election results Lee Terry Republican Party (United States) 106,782 65.51% Michael Scott Democratic Party (United States) 55,722 34.18% Write-ins 499 0.31% 163,003 100.00% Republican Party (United States) 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.Jones Craig Libertarian candidate seeking to be people's representative North Platte Telegraph October 17, 1998 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph/190294189/ Newspapers.com January 31, 2026 Barrett won re-election with 87 percent of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Bill Barrett, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Bill Barrett (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 81,850 99.62% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 316 0.38% 82,166 100.00% General election Candidates Bill Barrett (Republican) Jerry Hickman (Libertarian) Results 1998 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district general election results Bill Barrett (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 149,896 86.78% Jerry Hickman Libertarian Party (United States) 22,278 12.90% Write-ins 555 0.32% 172,729 100.00% Republican Party (United States) References See also 1998 United States House of Representatives elections 1998 Nebraska Category:1998 Nebraska elections