1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

none February 2026 January 2026 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska Nebraska legislative no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 1992 All 3 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives November 6, 1990 Republican Party (United States) 2 2 309,106 52.68% Democratic Party (United States) 1 1 276,724 47.16% The 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska were held on November 6, 1990, to elect the state of Nebraska's three members to the United States House of Representatives. In the 1st and 2nd districts, the incumbent members of Congress—Republican Doug Bereuter and Democrat Peter Hoagland—won re-election by wide margins. In the 3rd district, Republican Congresswoman Virginia D. Smith retired, and Republican Bill Barrett, the Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, narrowly defeated State Senator Sandra K. Scofield, the Democratic nominee. Overview 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in NebraskaOfficial Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, General Election Held November 6, 1990 Beermann Allen J. Nebraska Secretary of State 1992PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 309,106 52.68% 2 Democratic 276,724 47.16% 1 Write-in 916 0.16% 0 — Totals 586,746 100.00% 3 — District 1 Incumbent Republican Congressman Doug Bereuter ran for re-election. He was challenged by Larry Hall, the former President of the Nebraska Farmers Union and the Democratic nominee. Bereuter won re-election in a landslide, receiving 66 percent of the vote to Hall's 34 percent. 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 Held May 15, 1990 Beermann Allen J. Nebraska Secretary of State 1990 Doug Bereuter (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 59,898 99.67% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 197 0.33% 60,095 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Larry Hall, former President of the Nebraska Farmers UnionAlberts Cheryl Hall launches congressional bid with call for campaign spending lid Beatrice Daily Sun January 17, 1990 A-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/beatrice-daily-sun/190457564/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Marlin Pals, perennial candidateHoward Ed DeCamp bid for attorney general among last-minute filings Lincoln Journal March 17, 1990 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/190457714/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Larry Hall Democratic Party (United States) 39,126 81.52% Marlin Pals Democratic Party (United States) 8,725 18.18% Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 145 0.30% 47,996 100.00% General election Candidates Doug Bereuter (Republican) Larry Hall (Democratic) Results 1990 Nebraska's 1st congressional district general election results Doug Bereuter (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 129,654 64.70% Larry Hall Democratic Party (United States) 70,587 35.23% Write-ins 140 0.07% 200,381 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 2 Incumbent Democratic Congressman Peter Hoagland ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by attorney Ally Milder, who won the Republican primary over Douglas County Attorney Ronald Staskiewicz. Hoagland defeated Milder by a wide margin, winning 58 percent of the vote to Milder's 42 percent. Republican primary Candidates Ally Milder, attorney, 1988 Republican candidate for CongressBrennan Joe Miss Milder Enters Race For Seat in 2nd District Omaha World-Herald February 9, 1990 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190457965/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Ronald Staskiewicz, Douglas County AttorneyBrennan Joe Staskiewicz Joins the Race In 2nd District Omaha World-Herald February 27, 1990 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190458088/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Results Republican primary results Ally Milder Republican Party (United States) 29,678 56.35% Ronald Staskiewicz Republican Party (United States) 22,808 43.30% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 185 0.35% 52,671 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Peter Hoagland, incumbent U.S. Representative Jess M. Pritchett, 1988 Democratic candidate for CongressJess Pritchett to Run For Hoagland's Seat Omaha World-Herald January 20, 1990 31 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190458246/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Peter Hoagland (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 49,693 86.60% Jess M. Pritchett Democratic Party (United States) 7,439 12.96% Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 251 0.44% 57,383 100.00% General election Candidates Peter Hoagland (Democratic) Ally Milder (Republican) Results 1990 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district general election results Peter Hoagland (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 111,903 57.85% Ally Milder Republican Party (United States) 80,845 41.80% Write-ins 673 0.35% 193,421 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) District 3 Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Virginia D. Smith declined to seek re-election to an eighth term.Beeder David C. Mrs. Smith Says Time To Bow Out Omaha World-Herald June 2, 1989 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190458403/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Bill Barrett, the Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, won a crowded Republican primary to succeed Smith with just 30 percent of the vote, narrowly defeating rancher Merlyn Carlson. In the general election, Barrett faced State Senator Sandra K. Scofield. Despite the district's strong Republican lean, Barrett only narrowly defeated Scofield,Cordes Henry J. Sens. Scofield, Barrett Locked In Close Fight Omaha World-Herald November 7, 1990 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190459422/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 winning 51–49 percent. Republican primary Candidates Bill Barrett, Speaker of the Nebraska LegislatureBarrett announces run at Congress Kearney Hub June 26, 1989 2A https://www.newspapers.com/article/kearney-hub/190458931/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Merlyn Carlson, rancherCarlson to Seek 3rd District Seat Omaha World-Herald July 20, 1989 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190458871/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Fred Lockwood, accountant, Chairman of the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory BoardLockwood to Join GOP House Race Omaha World-Herald October 13, 1989 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190458644/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Rod Johnson, State SenatorSenator enters race for U.S. House seat Star-Herald June 22, 1989 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald/190459000/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Dan A. Govier, stockbrokerPolitical novice challenges Rep. Smith Star-Herald April 21, 1989 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald/190459246/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Results Republican primary results Bill Barrett Republican Party (United States) 25,199 29.75% Merlyn Carlson Republican Party (United States) 23,097 27.27% Fred Lockwood Republican Party (United States) 20,390 24.07% Rod Johnson Republican Party (United States) 12,961 15.30% Dan A. Govier Republican Party (United States) 3,021 3.57% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 39 0.05% 84,707 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Sandra K. Scofield, State SenatorCordes Henry J. Sen. Scofield Enters Race For 3rd District House Seat Omaha World-Herald February 7, 1990 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190458511/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Scott E. Sidwell, lawyer, Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic PartyCordes Henry J. Sidwell Enters Race for House In 3rd District Omaha World-Herald September 7, 1989 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/190458772/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Bill Haivala, retired electricianAubrey Rodd G.I. man joins Democratic race for Smith's House seat The Grand Island Independent November 15, 1989 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent/190459701/ Newspapers.com February 2, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Sandra Scofield Democratic Party (United States) 27,734 57.45% Scott E. Sidwell Democratic Party (United States) 17,329 35.89% Bill Haivala Democratic Party (United States) 3,168 6.56% Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 48 0.10% 48,279 100.00% General election Candidates Bill Barrett (Republican) Sandra K. Scofield (Democratic) Results 1990 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district general election results Bill Barrett Republican Party (United States) 98,607 51.11% Sandra K. Scofield Democratic Party (United States) 94,234 48.84% Write-ins 103 0.05% 192,944 100.00% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) References See also 1990 United States House of Representatives elections 1990 Nebraska United States House of Representatives