2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election

none 2014 Nebraska elections January 2025 May 2022 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election Nebraska presidential no 2010 Nebraska gubernatorial election 2010 2018 Nebraska gubernatorial election 2018 2014 11 4 File:Ricketts, Pete 2013-11-04a.JPG 150x150px Pete Ricketts Mike Foley Republican Party (United States) 308,751 57.15% File:Chuck Hassebrook.jpg Chuck Hassebrook Jane Raybould Democratic Party (United States) 211,905 39.23% 300px County results 300px Congressional district resultsOnly top two candidates 300px Precinct results 1 Ricketts: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90%+Hassebrook: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 90%+Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% Governor Dave Heineman Republican Party (United States) Pete Ricketts Republican Party (United States) The 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 40th Governor of Nebraska. Republican Candidate and former COO of TD Ameritrade Pete Ricketts defeated Democratic candidate and former Regent of the University of Nebraska Chuck Hassebrook, receiving 57.2% of the vote to Hassebrook's 39.2%https://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/governor/nebraska/ Nebraska Governor's race results Politico November 7, 2014 November 10, 2014 This was the first open seat election, and the first time a Democrat won a county for governor since 1998. Republican primary Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy first declared his intention to run for governor in July 2011.http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/sheehy-says-he-will-run-for-nebraska-governor-in/article_ac9f1f70-132f-5e8b-ab5f-1b07ade93c23.html Sheehy says he will run for Nebraska governor in 2014 July 15, 2011 August 12, 2013 Journal Star Considered to be the "hand-picked" successor to incumbent Governor Dave Heineman, he was endorsed by him.http://www.omaha.com/article/20120807/NEWS/708089977/1688 Mike Flood still considering run for Nebraska governor August 8, 2012 August 12, 2013 Omaha.com August 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120811010805/http://www.omaha.com/article/20120807/NEWS/708089977/1688 dead Sheehy was joined in the Republican primary by Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature Mike Flood in November 2012.http://www.omaha.com/article/20121112/NEWS/711139950/1685 Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014 November 12, 2012 August 12, 2013 Omaha.com December 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131204235112/http://www.omaha.com/article/20121112/NEWS/711139950/1685 dead Flood withdrew from the race less than a month later after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.http://www.omaha.com/article/20121206/NEWS/121209787 Mike Flood drops bid for governor; wife ill December 6, 2012 August 12, 2013 Omaha.com November 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131110072931/http://www.omaha.com/article/20121206/NEWS/121209787 dead Sheehy resigned as Lieutenant Governor and withdrew from the race in February 2013 after the Omaha World-Herald discovered that he had made 2,300 phone calls on a state-issued phone, many of them long and at night, to four women, none of whom were his wife.http://www.omaha.com/article/20130203/NEWS/702039876#sheehy-steps-aside-after-phone-records-reveal-2-300-calls-to-4-women Sheehy steps aside after phone records reveal 2,300 calls to 4 women February 4, 2013 August 12, 2013 Omaha.com November 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131110072925/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130203/NEWS/702039876#sheehy-steps-aside-after-phone-records-reveal-2-300-calls-to-4-women dead At the end of the month, Flood was reported to be reconsidering his decision with his wife progressing well in her treatment. In July he announced that he would not re-enter the race. Cattle rancher Charles W. Herbster, who had not formally entered the race but had been campaigning since July, became the third Republican to withdraw when he withdrew on August 23. He cited the health of his wife, who had recently undergone heart surgery.http://www.omaha.com/article/20130823/NEWS/130829502/1688#surprises-in-governor-s-race-herbster-out-mccoy-in https://archive.today/20130827141915/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130823/NEWS/130829502/1688%23surprises-in-governor-s-race-herbster-out-mccoy-in dead August 27, 2013 Surprises in governor's race: Herbster out; McCoy in August 24, 2013 August 27, 2013 Omaha.com Robynn Tysver In September 2013, Omaha businessman Pete Ricketts joined the race. Ricketts, a former chief operating officer of TD Ameritrade and the son of company founder Joe Ricketts, had run unsuccessfully in 2006 for the U.S. Senate seat held by Ben Nelson.Walton, Don. "Ricketts looks forward to changing skeptics' minds". Lincoln Journal Star. September 8, 2013. Retrieved 2015-02-10. State Senator Charlie Janssen, who had lagged in endorsements and fundraising, withdrew from the race on February 3, 2014. He said: "The way the field was shaping up, I didn't see a clear path to victory."http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209627/1685#charlie-janssen-abandons-his-bid-for-governor Charlie Janssen abandons his bid for governor February 3, 2014 February 3, 2014 Omaha World-Herald Robynn Tysver February 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140220205500/http://www.omaha.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209627/1685#charlie-janssen-abandons-his-bid-for-governor dead He later declared his candidacy for State Auditor. In February 2014, state attorney general Jon Bruning announced that he was joining the race. His entry made him the perceived front-runner, supplanting Ricketts, who had been regarded as the leading contender up to that time.Tsyver, Robynn. "Attorney General Jon Bruning to run for Nebraska governor". Omaha World-Herald. February 9, 2014. Retrieved 2015-02-10. In the May 13 Republican primary, Ricketts narrowly defeated Bruning, with 26.5% of the vote to Bruning's 25.5%. His 1-point margin of victory made this the closest Republican gubernatorial primary in 92 years, since the 1922 primary in which Charles Randall defeated Adam McMullen by 0.6 points. http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/05/14/ricketts-wins-nebraska-gop-gub/ Ricketts Wins Nebraska GOP Gubernatorial Nod with Lowest Support in State History Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier May 14, 2014 Candidates thumb|alt=Four serious-looking men in dark jackets|Buffalo County Republican Party candidate event in November 2013. From left to right: Charlie Janssen, Pete Ricketts, Mike Foley and Tom Carlson. Beau McCoy was not present at the event; Jon Bruning had not yet declared his candidacy. Jon Bruning, Nebraska Attorney General and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2008 and 2012 Tom Carlson, state senatorhttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/sen-tom-carlson-enters-governor-race/article_e6ec18c1-8c39-5ed4-9f0a-0e80d8a585ab.html Sen. Tom Carlson enters governor race July 12, 2013 July 12, 2013 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Mike Foley, Nebraska Auditor of Public Accountshttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/statehouse/foley-pledges-fiscally-conservative-governorship/article_33f869dc-c720-53d3-8eab-aa958c6f4d4f.html Foley pledges fiscally conservative governorship September 5, 2013 September 5, 2013 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Beau McCoy, state senatorhttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/sen-beau-mccoy-enters-gop-governor-race/article_b3be4d29-4396-502b-b4e4-82b4fba7aa1e.html Sen. Beau McCoy enters GOP governor race August 23, 2013 August 24, 2013 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Pete Ricketts, former COO of TD Ameritrade and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2006http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/Ricketts-Running-For-Governor-222885861.html?ref=861 Ricketts Running For Governor September 8, 2013 September 9, 2013 WOWT https://web.archive.org/web/20141023035242/http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/Ricketts-Running-For-Governor-222885861.html?ref=861 October 23, 2014 dead Bryan Slone, tax attorney and Managing Partner of the Omaha office of Deloittehttp://www.omaha.com/news/bryan-slone-joins-the-race-to-replace-dave-heineman/article_1145701b-7a35-5d41-9aae-888b623fdcd5.html Bryan Slone joins the race to replace Dave Heineman December 15, 2013 December 20, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Henry J. Cordes Withdrew Mike Flood, former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislaturehttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/statehouse/don-walton-flood-won-t-re-enter-governor-s-race/article_71be705d-4f5d-5dc2-bd12-1183f01e9faf.html Don Walton: Flood won't re-enter governor's race July 7, 2013 July 8, 2013 Lincoln Journal Star Don Waltonhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20121206/NEWS/121209787 Mike Flood drops bid for governor; wife ill December 6, 2012 January 14, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Paul Hammel Martha Stoddard December 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121229075502/http://www.omaha.com/article/20121206/NEWS/121209787 dead Charles Herbster, businessman Charlie Janssen, state senator (running for State Auditor)http://www.omaha.com/article/20130218/NEWS/130219525/1685#state-sen-charlie-janssen-to-run-for-governor-clare-won-t-run State Sen. Charlie Janssen to run for governor; Clare won't run February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 Omaha World-Herald David Hendee February 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130220235219/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130218/NEWS/130219525/1685#state-sen-charlie-janssen-to-run-for-governor-clare-won-t-run dead Rick Sheehy, former Lieutenant Governorhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20130205/NEWS/702069947/1694 Sheehy's gubernatorial campaign shutting down February 5, 2013 February 5, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Paul Hammel February 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130207141040/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130205/NEWS/702069947/1694 dead Declined Tim Clare, Regent of the University of Nebraska Rex Fischer, HDR executivehttp://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/Nebraska-Governors-Race-Quickly-Taking-Shape--223025811.html Nebraska Governor's Race Quickly Taking Shape September 9, 2013 April 24, 2014 KOLN https://web.archive.org/web/20140424231643/http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/Nebraska-Governors-Race-Quickly-Taking-Shape--223025811.html April 24, 2014 dead Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. Representativehttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/federal-politics/fortenberry-will-not-seek-senate-seat/article_d6186250-0dab-51d8-9dd4-dc4d5286858c.html Fortenberry will not seek Senate seat May 29, 2013 May 29, 2013 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Lavon Heidemann, Lieutenant Governorhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20130213/NEWS/130219767 Choice of Heidemann for lieutenant governor called 'great pick' February 14, 2013 February 18, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Paul Hammel February 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130217093022/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130213/NEWS/130219767 dead David Kramer, Republican National Committee member and attorneyhttp://leavenworthst.com/2013/02/11/kramer-im-not-running-for-governor/ Kramer: I'm not running for Governor February 11, 2013 July 24, 2013 Leavenworth Street Bob Krist, state senatorhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20130723/NEWS/130729543/1685 State Sen. Bob Krist opts to not run for higher office July 23, 2013 July 24, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Paul Hammel October 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131015084000/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130723/NEWS/130729543/1685 dead Ben Sasse, President of Midland University (running for the U.S. Senate)https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/05/28/a-reset-in-the-nebraska-senate-race A reset in the Nebraska Senate race May 28, 2013 May 28, 2013 The Washington Post Sean Sullivan Don Stenberg, Treasurer of Nebraska, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1996, 2006 and 2012 and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2000 (running for re-election)http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2013/12/04/treasurer-stenberg-to-run-for-re-election-not-governor-or-senate-audio/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131205053122/http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2013/12/04/treasurer-stenberg-to-run-for-re-election-not-governor-or-senate-audio/ dead December 5, 2013 Treasurer Stenberg to run for re-election, not governor or Senate (AUDIO) December 4, 2013 December 4, 2013 Nebraska Radio Network Brent Martin Endorsements Jon Bruning Dave Heineman, incumbent Governorhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20140507/NEWS/140508831 Heineman, Stothert tout Bruning's experience in endorsements May 8, 2014 May 8, 2014 Omaha World-Herald Robynn Tysver May 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140508105051/http://www.omaha.com/article/20140507/NEWS/140508831 dead Jean Stothert, Mayor of Omaha Tom Carlson Individuals Carroll Burling, former state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-carroll-burling-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor-of-nebraska/ Former State Senator Carroll Burling Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor of Nebraska November 13, 2013 December 13, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131213182342/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-carroll-burling-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor-of-nebraska/ December 13, 2013 dead Jim Cudaback, former state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-jim-cudaback-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ Former State Senator Jim Cudaback endorses Tom Carlson for Governor October 30, 2013 December 13, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131213182238/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-jim-cudaback-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ December 13, 2013 dead Al Davis, state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-al-davis-endorses-tom-carlson-for-govenor/ Senator Al Davis Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor October 23, 2013 December 13, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131213175416/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-al-davis-endorses-tom-carlson-for-govenor/ December 13, 2013 dead Tom Hansen, state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-tom-hansen-endorses-tom-carlson/ Senator Tom Hansen Endorses Tom Carlson September 27, 2013 October 11, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204451/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-tom-hansen-endorses-tom-carlson/ October 29, 2013 dead John Harms, state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-john-harms-endroses-tom-carlson/ Senator John Harms Endorses Tom Carlson October 1, 2013 October 11, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204453/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-john-harms-endroses-tom-carlson/ October 29, 2013 dead Rick Jeffery, Mayor of Holdregehttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/mayor-rick-jeffery-endorses-tom-carlson/ Mayor Rick Jeffery Endorses Tom Carlson September 25, 2013 October 11, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131029205921/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/mayor-rick-jeffery-endorses-tom-carlson/ October 29, 2013 dead Jerry Johnson, state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-jerry-johnson-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ Senator Jerry Johnson endorses Tom Carlson for Governor October 10, 2013 December 21, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131224103915/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-jerry-johnson-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ December 24, 2013 dead Vickie McDonald, former state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-vickie-mcdonald-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ Former State Senator Vickie McDonald Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor November 20, 2013 December 13, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131213182340/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-vickie-mcdonald-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ December 13, 2013 dead John E. Nelson, state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-john-nelson-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ Senator John Nelson endorses Tom Carlson for Governor October 16, 2013 December 13, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131213182236/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-john-nelson-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ December 13, 2013 dead Dave Pankonin, former state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-dave-pankonin-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ Former state senator, Dave Pankonin endorses Tom Carlson for Governor November 6, 2013 December 21, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131224105733/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/former-state-senator-dave-pankonin-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ December 24, 2013 dead Les Seiler, state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-les-seiler-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ Senator Les Seiler Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor October 3, 2013 December 21, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131101210128/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-les-seiler-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ November 1, 2013 dead John Wightman, state senatorhttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-john-wightman-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ Senator John Wightman Endorses Tom Carlson for Governor October 8, 2013 December 21, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131224113610/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/senator-john-wightman-endorses-tom-carlson-for-governor/ December 24, 2013 dead Organizations National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisorshttp://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/thank-you-naifa-for-the-endorsement/ Thank you, NAIFA, for the Endorsement October 29, 2013 December 13, 2013 Tom Carlson for Governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131213175300/http://tomcarlsonforgovernor.com/thank-you-naifa-for-the-endorsement/ December 13, 2013 dead Mike Foley Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. Representativehttp://www.omaha.com/article/20130906/NEWS/130909139 Rep. Jeff Fortenberry gives boost to Mike Foley's bid for governor September 6, 2013 October 11, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Robynn Tysver October 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131030071739/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130906/NEWS/130909139 dead Beau McCoy Charles Herbster, businessmanhttp://beatricedailysun.com/news/local/state-and-regional/mccoy-s-campaign-for-neb-governor-gets-big-boost/article_2f274fdf-c92d-52f7-9e56-67a40538ef85.html McCoy's campaign for Neb. governor gets big boost September 15, 2013 October 11, 2013 Associated Press Pete Ricketts Bill Barrett, former U.S. Representative (R-NE)http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/barrett-endorses-ricketts-for-governor/article_5e423aee-5dd5-11e3-a00d-001a4bcf887a.html Barrett endorses Ricketts for governor December 5, 2013 December 13, 2013 Kearney Hub Dick Cheney, former U.S. Vice Presidenthttp://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/cheney-says-ricketts-would-be-great-governor/article_cee62803-0796-58fc-855e-f35d1df4b752.html Don Walton Lincoln Journal Star Cheney says Ricketts would be great governor May 8, 2014 May 12, 2014 Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator (R-TX) Kay Orr, former Governorhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20131028/NEWS/131028628/1685 Pete Ricketts endorsed by 2 former Nebraska governors Ruth Oliver October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 Omaha World-Herald October 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131030074759/http://www.omaha.com/article/20131028/NEWS/131028628/1685 dead Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska and former vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan, U.S. Representative (R-WI) and former vice presidential nomineehttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/paul-ryan-endorses-pete-ricketts/article_081f994b-19f1-5d93-b312-7baa16bc8e9a.html Paul Ryan endorses Pete Ricketts Don Walton Lincoln Journal Star May 6, 2014 May 6, 2014 Lee Terry, U.S. Representative (R-NE)http://www.omaha.com/article/20131121/NEWS/131129686 Rep. Lee Terry endorses Pete Ricketts' gubernatorial bid November 21, 2013 December 13, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Robynn Tysver November 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131123093121/http://www.omaha.com/article/20131121/NEWS/131129686 dead Charles Thone, former Governor and former U.S. Representative Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsinhttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wisconsin-governor-will-endorse-ricketts/article_b2d17f3b-36dd-5244-bc21-12852a99d86d.html Wisconsin governor will endorse Ricketts January 15, 2014 January 20, 2014 Lincoln Journal Star Bryan Slone Hal Daub, Regent of the University of Nebraska, former U.S. Representative and former Mayor of Omahahttp://leavenworthst.com/2013/12/16/who-wears-the-black-hat/ Who wears the black hat? December 16, 2013 December 20, 2013 Leavenworth St. David Karnes, former U.S. Senator Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JonBruning TomCarlson MikeFoley CharlieJanssen BeauMcCoy PeteRicketts BryanSlone Other UndecidedMagellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies May 8, 2014 525 ±4.28% 24% 5% 18% — 16% 25% 5% 1% 6%Harper PollingHarper Polling February 3–4, 2014 565 ±4% 34.7% 5.3% 14.2% 5.6% 4.7% 16.2% 0.9% — 18.4% Results thumb|300px|Results by county: Ricketts #e9afaf Ricketts—<40% #de8787 Ricketts—40–50% Bruning #afe9af Bruning—<40% #87de87 Bruning—40–50% #5fd35f Bruning—50–60% McCoy #e9ddaf McCoy—<40% #decd87 McCoy—40–50% Foley #ffd4ff Foley—<40% #ffbce3 Foley—40–50% Carlson #d3e7ff Carlson—<40% Slone #ffccaa Slone—<40% Republican primary resultsOfficial Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 13, 2014 Gale John A. 2014 https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2014/2014-Final-Canvas-PR14-After-6-11-14-Recount.pdf 33 Pete Ricketts Republican Party (United States) 58,671 26.91% Jon Bruning Republican Party (United States) 56,324 25.84% Beau McCoy Republican Party (United States) 46,196 21.19% Mike Foley Republican Party (United States) 42,394 19.44% Tom Carlson Republican Party (United States) 9,080 4.17% Bryan Slone Republican Party (United States) 8,265 3.79% 221,930 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Chuck Hassebrook, executive director of the Center for Rural Affairs, former Regent of the University of Nebraska and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012http://journalstar.com/news/local/hassebrook-will-enter-governor-s-race/article_3421fa27-589a-5950-af24-af68ed81f11a.html Hassebrook will enter 2014 governor's race June 2, 2013 June 2, 2013 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Withdrew Annette Dubas, state senatorhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20131125/NEWS/131129146/1685#dubas-withdraws-from-2014-nebraska-governor-s-race Dubas withdraws from 2014 Nebraska governor's race November 25, 2013 November 25, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Martha Stoddard December 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202222452/http://www.omaha.com/article/20131125/NEWS/131129146/1685#dubas-withdraws-from-2014-nebraska-governor-s-race dead Declined Chris Beutler, Mayor of Lincolnhttp://www.omaha.com/article/20121112/NEWS/711139950/1685 Mike Flood launches bid for governor's office in 2014 November 13, 2012 November 16, 2012 Omaha World-Herald Paul Hammel November 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121117013416/http://www.omaha.com/article/20121112/NEWS/711139950/1685 deadhttp://www.chuckhassebrook.com/beutler_endorses_hassebrook Hassebrook receives support from Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler, NSEA, AFL-CIO March 26, 2014 April 24, 2014 ChuckHassebrook.com April 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140425002421/http://www.chuckhassebrook.com/beutler_endorses_hassebrook dead Steve Lathrop, state senatorWalton, Don (August 9, 2013). "Lathrop will not run for governor". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved August 9, 2013. Mike Meister, attorney, nominee for Attorney General of Nebraska in 2002 and nominee for governor in 2010http://www.starherald.com/news/local_news/local-attorney-to-run-for-legislature/article_7c0c3a94-d3b4-11e2-a597-0019bb2963f4.html Local attorney to run for Legislature June 12, 2013 August 27, 2013 Star-Herald Chabella Guzman Endorsements Chuck Hassebrook Individuals Brad Ashford, Nebraska State Senator, LD 20 and Democratic congressional candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional districthttp://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/hassebrook-nabs-endorsements/article_543cc997-f80f-5a01-905f-4c2be7bdc9c8.html Hassebrook nabs endorsements December 18, 2013 October 24, 2014 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Bill Avery, Nebraska State Senator, LD 28 Chris Beutler, Mayor of Lincolnhttp://www.omaha.com/news/lincoln-mayor-endorses-chuck-hassebrook-for-governor/article_f1a3f3b5-f66f-52cf-b79b-7dbcc9245e5b.html?mode=jqm Lincoln mayor endorses Chuck Hassebrook for governor May 26, 2014 October 24, 2014 Omaha World Herald Robynn Tysver Mike Boyle, member of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and former Mayor of Omahahttp://www.omaha.com/article/20130923/NEWS/130929447/1707 https://archive.today/20131011232330/http://www.omaha.com/article/20130923/NEWS/130929447/1707 dead October 11, 2013 3 former Omaha mayors endorse Chuck Hassebrook for governor September 23, 2013 October 11, 2013 Omaha World-Herald Robynn Tysver Warren Buffett, business magnate, investor and philanthropisthttp://www.chuckhassebrook.com/top_omaha_businessman_backs_hassebrook Top Omaha businessman backs Hassebrook June 24, 2014 July 31, 2014 chuckhassebrook.com August 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808044700/http://www.chuckhassebrook.com/top_omaha_businessman_backs_hassebrook dead Danielle Conrad, Nebraska State Senator, LD 46 Tanya Cook, Nebraska State Senator, LD 13 Mike Fahey, former Mayor of Omaha Ken Haar, Nebraska State Senator, LD 21 Burke Harr, Nebraska State Senator, LD 8 Sara Howard, Nebraska State Senator, LD 9 Russ Karpisek, Nebraska State Senator, LD 32 Rick Kolowski, Nebraska State Senator, LD 31 Amanda McGill, Nebraska State Senator, LD 26 and Democratic candidate for Nebraska State Auditor Heath Mello, Nebraska State Senator, LD 5 Kate Sullivan, Nebraska State Senator, LD 41 Jim Suttle, former Mayor of Omaha Norm Wallman, Nebraska State Senator, LD 30 Organizations Nebraska Farmers Unionhttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/farmers-union-endorses-hassebrook/article_06496264-49cc-5b7b-ac89-f5bfacbe7b0f.html Farmers Union endorses Hassebrook December 9, 2013 December 13, 2013 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Nebraska Fraternal Order of Policehttp://www.chuckhassebrook.com/omaha_police_nebraska_fraternal_order_of_police_endorse_hassebrook Omaha Police, Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police Endorse Hassebrook October 20, 2014 October 24, 2014 Chuck Hassebrook for Governor Meg Mandy October 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024213403/http://www.chuckhassebrook.com/omaha_police_nebraska_fraternal_order_of_police_endorse_hassebrook dead Omaha Police Officers Associationhttp://www.chuckhassebrook.com/omaha_police_nebraska_fraternal_order_of_police_endorse_hassebrook Omaha Police, Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police endorse Hassebrook October 20, 2014 October 24, 2014 Chuck Hassebrook for Governor Meg Mandy October 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024213403/http://www.chuckhassebrook.com/omaha_police_nebraska_fraternal_order_of_police_endorse_hassebrook dead Omaha Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF L385http://www.chuckhassebrook.com/omaha_fire_fighters_endorse_hassebrook Omaha Fire Fighters endorse Hassebrook October 21, 2014 October 24, 2014 Chuck Hassebrook for Governor Meg Mandy October 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024212952/http://www.chuckhassebrook.com/omaha_fire_fighters_endorse_hassebrook dead Planned Parenthood Voters of Nebraskahttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/hassebrook-endorsed-by-planned-parenthood/article_df5dad11-2d84-5351-be81-24a7fabe2119.html Hassebrook endorsed by Planned Parenthood November 7, 2013 October 24, 2014 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Results Democratic primary results Chuck Hassebrook Democratic Party (United States) 65,620 100.00% 65,620 100.00% Libertarian primary Candidates Mark Elworth, Jr.https://archive.today/20140304181109/http://www.omaha.com/article/20140304/NEWS/140309516/1685%23statewide-election-filings "Statewide election filings". Omaha World-Herald. March 4, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-04. Results Libertarian primary results Mark G. Elworth, Jr. Libertarian Party (United States) 402 100.00% 402 100.00% General election Debates September 1 debate Chuck Hassebrook and Pete Ricketts sparred over education policy, economics and full-time residency in Lincoln at the Nebraska State Fair. Hassebrook opposed school vouchers for public school students, suggesting that tax dollars should be used to improve public schools. Ricketts countered that a gradual voucher policy would help students while keeping money in public schools. The duo showed stark differences in economic policy, with Hassebrook supporting a minimum wage increase and Ricketts opposing an increased wage. Moderator Mike'l Severe asked both candidates if they would reside in the governor's mansion full-time if elected. Ricketts, who has three children attending school in Omaha, said that he had not made a final decision on the question. Hassebrook stated that Nebraska needs a "full-time governor" and that he would live in Lincoln because "40 hours a week is a vacation."https://omaha.com/news/local/hassebrook-ricketts-debate-nebraskas-governor-candidates-display-stark-choice-voters-will-face/article_be2fa1fc-3233-11e4-95b5-0017a43b2370.html Hassebrook-Ricketts debate: Nebraska's governor candidates display stark choice voters will face Robynn Tysver / World-Herald staff writer Omaha World-Herald September 2, 2014 October 2 debate The two candidates traded barbs over past positions in a debate sponsored by Nebraska Educational Communications. Hassebrook accused Ricketts of supporting Gov. Dave Heineman's (R) tax proposal in 2013, which would have increased sales tax rates. The Platte Institute, a conservative think-tank created by Ricketts, supported the tax proposal, which ultimately failed to pass in the face of increasing public criticism. Hassebrook argued that Ricketts tried to hide his support for the measure when he decided to run for governor. Ricketts denied support for the bill, noting that he did not agree with every position taken by the institute.https://omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/in-their-last-debate-before-election-nebraska-governor-candidates-try-to-build-contrasts/article_35e3e5de-4a9c-11e4-b7a3-0017a43b2370.html In their last debate before election, Nebraska governor candidates try to build contrasts Robynn Tysver Omaha World-Herald October 2, 2014 Ricketts countered by bringing up a report co-authored by Hassebrook in 1990 that called for a ban on exports of genetically modified crops. The issue of biotechnology in farming has grown in prominence due to the importance of Nebraska's agricultural sector. Hassebrook responded that he provided little assistance to the authors of the report, and was wrongly credited as a co-author. He also noted that he supported biotechnology research since the early 1990s, when he served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Debate viewers also saw Hassebrook and Ricketts stake out distinct positions on immigration and the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would run through Nebraska. Hassebrook advocated for allowing driving licenses for children brought to the country illegally, while Ricketts opposed issuing licenses as a matter of protecting existing laws. Ricketts suggested that the XL Pipeline would bring jobs to the state and securely transport oil across the country, citing problems with rail transportation of oil. Hassebrook opposed the pipeline because he suggested the project would contribute to climate change. Complete video of debate Candidates In Nebraska, gubernatorial nominees select their running mates after the primary elections. Pete Ricketts (Republican), former COO of TD Ameritrade and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2006 Running mate: Mike Foley, Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts. Ricketts had initially selected incumbent Lieutenant Governor Lavon Heidemann as his running mate, but Heidemann resigned from office and withdrew from the election on September 9, 2014, after allegations of domestic abuse. Ricketts named Foley as his new running mate within hours and, after some initial confusion as to whether Heidemann's name would still appear on the ballot,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/09/lavon-heidemann-resigns_n_5791054.html Nebraska Lt. Governor Lavon Heidemann Resigns Following Domestic Abuse Allegations September 9, 2014 September 9, 2014 Associated Press Grant Schulte HuffPost http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/pete-ricketts-chooses-mike-foley-as-running-mate/article_11a24050-383e-11e4-ac0d-0017a43b2370.html Pete Ricketts moves quickly to pick Mike Foley as running mate, but is it fast enough to get name on ballot? September 9, 2014 September 10, 2014 Omaha.com Robynn Tysver Secretary of State John A. Gale confirmed that the switch had been made to ensure "the accurate reflection of candidates on the ballot."https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/ricketts-heidemann-removed-ballot-25410691 Ricketts Can Have Heidemann Removed From Ballot September 10, 2014 September 12, 2014 ABC News Grant Schulte Chuck Hassebrook (Democratic), executive director of the Center for Rural Affairs, former Regent of the University of Nebraska and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012 Running mate: Jane Raybould, businesswoman and Lancaster County Commissionerhttp://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/statehouse/hassebrook-chooses-jane-raybould/article_0b0a502d-e115-5e21-b585-43331f6929eb.html Hassebrook chooses Jane Raybould June 30, 2014 July 31, 2014 Lincoln Journal Star Don Walton Mark Elworth, Jr. (Libertarian) Running mate: Scott Zimmermanhttp://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2014/pdf/candidate_filings.pdf Statewide Candidate List September 3, 2014 September 10, 2014 Nebraska Secretary of State March 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140328111646/http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2014/pdf/candidate_filings.pdf dead Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Solid R November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 3, 2014 September 3, 2018 Safe R November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Safe R November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PeteRicketts (R) ChuckHassebrook (D) Other UndecidedCBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 681 ± 5% 55% 35% 0% 11%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 721 ± 4% 55% 35% 1% 9%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 987 ± 4% 54% 34% 1% 11%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 855 ± 4.4% 49% 41% 0% 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling1 1 June 11–12, 2014 902 ± 3.3% 42% 38% 8%2 2 13%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports May 14–15, 2014 750 ± 4% 47% 40% 5% 8% 1. 1 Poll conducted on behalf of Chuck Hassebrook's campaign. 2. 2 Mark Elworth (Libertarian) Results 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial electionOfficial Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, General Election, November 4, 2014 Gale John A. 2014 https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2014/2014-General-Canvass-Recount-Final.pdf 19 Republican Party (United States) Pete Ricketts 308,751 57.15% -16.75% Democratic Party (United States) Chuck Hassebrook 211,905 39.23% +13.13% Libertarian Party (United States) Mark Elworth 19,001 3.52% — 545 0.10% — 96,846 17.92% -29.89% 540,202 100.0% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) By County By county yes #B0CEFF;line-height:135%; none CountyPersonDemocraticPersonRepublicanVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotalvotes#%#%#%#%Adams CountyAntelope CountyArthur CountyBanner CountyBlaine CountyBoone CountyBox Butte CountyBoyd CountyBrown CountyBuffalo CountyBurt CountyButler CountyCass CountyCedar CountyChase CountyCherry CountyCheyenne CountyClay CountyColfax CountyCuming CountyCuster CountyDakota CountyDawes CountyDawson CountyDeuel CountyDixon CountyDodge CountyDouglas CountyDundy CountyFillmore CountyFranklin CountyFrontier CountyFurnas CountyGage CountyGarden CountyGarfield CountyGosper CountyGrant CountyGreeley CountyHall CountyHamilton CountyHayes CountyHitchcock CountyHolt CountyHooker CountyHoward CountyJefferson CountyJohnson CountyKearney CountyKeith CountyKeya Paha CountyKimball CountyKnox CountyLancaster CountyLincoln CountyLogan CountyLoup CountyMadison CountyMcPherson CountyMerrick CountyMorrill CountyNance CountyNance CountyNemaha CountyNuckolls CountyOtoe CountyPawnee CountyPerkins CountyPhelps CountyPierce CountyPlatte CountyPolk CountyRed Willow CountyRichardson CountyRock CountySaline CountySarpy CountySaunders CountyScotts Bluff CountySeward CountySheridan CountySioux CountyStanton CountyThayer CountyStanton CountyThurston CountyValley CountyWashington CountyWayne CountyWebster CountyWheeler CountyYork County Totals Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Burt (largest village: Tekamah) Lancaster (largest city: Lincoln) Saline (largest city: Crete) Thurston (largest village: Pender) Notes References External links Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Gubernatorial 2014 Category:2014 United States gubernatorial elections Category:Ricketts family Category:November 2014 in the United States