2010 Nebraska elections

none February 2026 February 2026 2010 Nebraska elections Nebraska Midterm no 2012 2008 Nebraska state elections in 2010 were held in the state of Nebraska on November 2, 2010. Nebraska electors voted for all three members representing the state in the United States House of Representatives; all statewide executive officers, including the Governor; half of the members of the Nebraska Legislature; seats on the Nebraska Public Service Commission, State Board of Education, and Board of Regents; members of the judiciary in retention elections; and several constitutional amendments. United States Congress 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska All three of Nebraska's seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. All three incumbents are Republican, and all three ran successfully ran for re-election. United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2010Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives Clerk of the United States House of Representatives Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010 https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2010election.pdf 28PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 327,986 67.55% 3 — Democratic 137,524 28.32% 0 — Independents 20,036 4.13% 0 — Totals 485,546 100.00% 3 — Governor and Lieutenant Governor 2010 Nebraska gubernatorial election Incumbent Republican Governor Dave Heineman ran for a second full term as Governor. He handily won the Republican primary and was originally set to face Democratic nominee Mark Lakers, an investment banker, in the general election. However, Lakers dropped out of the race following a campaign finance scandal and was replaced with attorney Mike Meister.Walton Don Meister to run for top spot Lincoln Journal-Star 2010-07-19 A1, A2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/165596932/ 2025-02-15 Heineman defeated Meister in the general election with 74% of the vote. 2010 Nebraska gubernatorial electionGale John A. Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, General Election, November 2, 2010 2010 https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2010/2010%20Gen%20Canvass%20Book%2011-30-Final.pdf Republican Party (United States) Dave Heineman (inc.) 360,645 73.90% +0.50% Democratic Party (United States) Mike Meister 127,343 26.10% +1.64% 233,302 47.81% -1.13% 174,888 100.00 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Secretary of State Incumbent Republican Secretary of State John A. Gale ran for re-election to a third full term. He was challenged in the general election by Fremont attorney Janet Stewart,2nd Dem is ready for challenge of Gale: Stewart will face Pierce in primary Lincoln Journal Star 2010-01-14 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/165646804/ 2025-02-15 whom he defeated in a landslide. Republican primary Candidates John A. Gale, incumbent Secretary of State Results Republican primary resultsGale John A. Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 11, 2010 2010 http://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2010/Canvas%20PR10%20After%20Recount%20Final.pdf Republican Party (United States) John A. Gale (inc.) 139,824 100.00% 139,824 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Janet Stewart, Fremont attorney Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Janet Stewart 57,583 100.00% 57,583 100.00% General election 2010 Nebraska Secretary of State election Republican Party (United States) John A. Gale (inc.) 326,431 69.75% +8.43% Democratic Party (United States) Janet Stewart 141,564 30.25% -3.34% 184,867 39.50% +11.77% 467,995 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) 300px|thumb|Results by county Gale: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90–100% Auditor of Public Accounts Incumbent Republican State Auditor Mike Foley ran for re-election to a second consecutive term. He faced no major-party opposition and defeated Libertarian nominee Michele Sallach-Grace in the general election by a wide margin. Republican primary Candidates Mike Foley, incumbent State Auditor Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Mike Foley 137,544 100.00% 137,544 100.00% General election 2010 Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts election Republican Party (United States) Mike Foley (inc.) 345,436 79.62% +26.30% Libertarian Party (United States) Michele Sallach-Grace 88,433 20.38% — 257,003 59.24% +45.22% 433,869 Republican Party (United States) Libertarian Party (United States) 300px|thumb|Results by county Foley: #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90–100% State Treasurer Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Shane Osborn declined to seek re-election to a second term. Former Attorney General Don Stenberg won the Republican nomination to succeed him. In the general election, he faced Democratic nominee Mark Stoj, a branch manager for a credit union.Hicks Nancy Do you recognize these guys? The candidates for state treasurer sure hope you do come next Tuesday. Lincoln Journal-Star 2010-05-05 A1, A2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/165596329/ 2025-02-15 Stenberg won the election in a landslide. Republican primary Stenberg entered the race with high name recognition from his past service as Attorney General and several unsuccessful runs for the United States Senate. He was challenged by State Senator Tony Fulton, who emphasized the "fresh perspective" and "new energy" he would bring to the office, and former State Patrol Superintendent Tom Nesbitt, who argued that he was an experienced, non-partisan administrator.Hammel Paul Candidates feature high-profile experience Omaha World-Herald 2010-04-26 1B, 2B https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/165595470/ 2015-02-15 Stenberg ultimately won the primary by a wide margin and advanced to the general election. Candidates Don Stenberg, former Attorney General Tony Fulton, State Senator Tom Nesbitt, former Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Don Stenberg 83,461 45.43% Republican Party (United States) Tony Fulton 44,771 24.38% Republican Party (United States) Tom Nesbitt 32,979 17.94% 183,211 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Mark Stoj, credit union branch manager Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mark Stoj 54,981 100.00% 54,981 100.00% General election 2010 Nebraska State Treasurer election Republican Party (United States) Don Stenberg 345,661 72.94% -3.35% Democratic Party (United States) Mark Stoj 128,231 27.06% +3.35% 217,430 45.88% -6.69% 473,892 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) 300px|thumb|Results by county Stenberg: #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90–100% Attorney General Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jon Bruning ran for re-election to a third term. He faced no opposition in the primary or general election and was re-elected uncontested. Republican primary Candidates Jon Bruning, incumbent Attorney General Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Jon Bruning (inc.) 148,746 100.00% 148,746 100.00% General election 2010 Nebraska Attorney General election Jon Bruning (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 393,124 100.00% 393,124 100.00% Republican Party (United States) 300px|thumb|Results by county Bruning: #A80000 90–100% Public Service Commission District 4 Republican primary Incumbent Public Service Commissioner Rod Johnson ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was challenged in the Republican primary by Nebraska Party founder Paul A. RosbergBeck Margery A. Third parties out of running this year Lincoln Journal Star 2010-02-22 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/165648640/ 2025-02-15 and Webster County Commissioner Roger L. Bohrer.Hoag Mary Pat Incumbent challenged for Dist. 4 seat Norfolk Daily News 2010-04-23 https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/incumbent-challenged-for-dist-4-seat/article_da675116-d37b-53a8-9a27-271da9b05cb5.html 2025-02-15 Johnson campaigned on his experience in dealing with the issues that the commission faces, including "E911 enhancement; continued statewide broadband deployment; affordable natural gas rates and services; and maintaining sound financial grain warehouses." Rosberg emphasized that he was "not a politician, but a Christian statesman," and stressed the importance of ensuring "that the average person gets representation as to utility bill costs." Bohrer argued that his background as a businessman and local government official positioned him as "the only true candidate in this race with the passion for the citizens of this great state." Johnson ultimately won the primary by a wide margin, and advanced to the general election, where he was re-elected unopposed. Candidates Rod Johnson Paul A. Rosberg, founder of the Nebraska Party Roger L. Bohrer, Webster County Commissioner Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Rod Johnson (inc.) 14,704 49.45% Republican Party (United States) Paul A. Rosberg 7,090 23.85% Republican Party (United States) Roger L. Bohrer 5,683 19.11% 27,477 100.00% General election 2010 District 4 election Rod Johnson (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 72,377 100.00% 72,377 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 5 Republican primary Incumbent Public Service Commissioner Jerry Vap ran for re-election to a second full term. He faced a crowded Republican primary, with five challengers running against him. Vap campaigned on his experience, pointing to his work in providing for enhanced 911 services, broadband availability, and expanding telehealth.Guenther Jerry Six seeking PSC seat Kearney Hub 2010-04-24 7A https://www.newspapers.com/article/kearney-hub/165654065/ 2025-02-15 Vap won renomination with a 32% plurality and was unopposed in the general election. Candidates Jerry Vap, incumbent Commissioner Kelly Renee Rosberg, 2002 Nebraska Party nominee for Auditor Justin Jensen, former department store manager Christopher VanWinkle Mike Delka, 1998 candidate for the Public Service Commission, Chairman of the Webster County Republican Party Duane Dufek Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Jerry Vap (inc.) 14,037 31.64% Republican Party (United States) Kelly Renee Rosberg 6,994 15.77% Republican Party (United States) Justin Jensen 4,617 10.41% Republican Party (United States) Christopher VanWinkle 4,217 9.51% Republican Party (United States) Mike Delka 3,357 7.57% Republican Party (United States) Duane Dufek 2,191 4.94% 44,413 100.00% General election 2010 District 5 election Jerry Vap (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 82,588 100.00% 82,588 100.00% Republican Party (United States) State Board of Education District 5 Incumbent Board member Patricia H. Timm was unopposed for re-election. Candidates Patricia H. Timm, incumbent Board member Primary election results Nonpartisan primary results Patricia H. Timm (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 27,500 100.00% 27,500 100.00% General election results Nonpartisan general results Patricia H. Timm (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 41,186 100.00% 41,186 100.00% District 6 Incumbent Board member Fred Meyer declined to seek re-election, and he was succeeded by Grand Island Public School Board member Lynn R. Cronk,Reist Margaret Three state board members finish terms Lincoln Journal Star 2010-12-09 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/165657570/ 2025-02-15 who defeated Randy P. Klawitter by a wide margin. Candidates Lynn R. Cronk, Grand Island Public School Board member Randy P. Klawitter Primary election results Nonpartisan primary results Lynn R. Cronk Nonpartisan candidate 18,112 65.65% Randy P. Klawitter Nonpartisan candidate 9,477 34.35% 27,589 100.00% General election results Nonpartisan general results Lynn R. Cronk Nonpartisan candidate 28,990 66.17% Randy P. Klawitter Nonpartisan candidate 14,825 33.83% 43,815 100.00% District 7 Incumbent Board member Kandy Imes declined to seek re-election. Cindi Allen, a member of the Ogallala Public School Board,Wetzel Diane Allen: 'I am prepared' for spot North Platte Telegram 2010-10-08 https://www.newspapers.com/article/telegraph/165658685/ A2 2025-02-15 and Molly O'Holleran, a member of the North Platte Public School Board, ran to succeed her. Allen narrowly placed first in the nonpartisan primary, but in the general election, O'Holleran defeated her by a wide margin. Candidates Molly O'Holleran, North Platte Public School Board member Cindi Allen, Ogallala Public School Board member Primary election results Nonpartisan primary results Cindi Allen Nonpartisan candidate 16,226 52.55% Molly O'Holleran Nonpartisan candidate 14,652 47.45% 30,878 100.00% General election results Nonpartisan general results Molly O'Holleran Nonpartisan candidate 31,676 60.11% Cindi Allen Nonpartisan candidate 21,035 39.89% 52,711 100.00% District 8 Incumbent Board member Joe Higgins declined to seek re-election. Businessman John Sieler and retired teacher and administrator Dennis McIntyre ran to replace him. Though the race was formally nonpartisan, Sieler ran as a conservative with the endorsement of Republican Governor Dave Heineman.Dejka Joe Sieler takes metro-area race Omaha World-Herald 2010-11-03 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/165660769/ 8A McIntyre, meanwhile, won the endorsement of the Omaha World-Herald, which praised him for having a "far broader and deeper understanding" of public education issues than Sieler.State school issues: McIntyre for State Board Omaha World-Herald 2010-10-19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/165660620/ 4B 2025-02-15 Ultimately, Sieler narrowly defeated McIntyre. Candidates John Sieler, Omaha businessman Dennis McIntyre, retired high school social studies teacher Primary election results Nonpartisan primary results Dennis McIntyre Nonpartisan candidate 7,824 53.58% John Sieler Nonpartisan candidate 6,786 46.42% 14,610 100.00% General election results Nonpartisan general results John Sieler Nonpartisan candidate 23,139 50.60% Dennis McIntyre Nonpartisan candidate 22,585 49.40% 45,724 100.00% Board of Regents District 6 Incumbent Regent Kent Schroeder was unopposed for re-election. Candidates Kent Schroeder, incumbent Board member Primary election results Nonpartisan primary results Kent Schroeder Nonpartisan candidate 27,900 100.00% 27,900 100.00% General election results Nonpartisan general results Kent Schroeder Nonpartisan candidate 43,647 100.00% 43,647 100.00% District 7 Incumbent Regent Bob Phares, who was appointed in 2006 following the impeachment and removal of Regent David Hergert, ran for re-election to a full term. He was challenged by Frank B. Svoboda, who had previously served as the Keith County Attorney, a district court judge, and a director of the Upper Republican Natural Resources District.Reed Leslie It's 'wait and see' for Phares, Svoboda Omaha World-Herald 2010-11-03 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/165662849/ 8A 2025-02-15 Svoboda placed first in the primary, but Phares ultimately defeated him with 55% of the vote. Candidates Bob Phares, incumbent Regent Frank B. Svoboda, former Keith County Attorney Primary election results Nonpartisan primary results Frank B. Svoboda Nonpartisan candidate 18,890 58.84% Bob Phares (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 13,213 41.16% 32,103 100.00% General election results Nonpartisan general results Bob Phares (inc.) Nonpartisan candidate 27,564 54.53% Frank B. Svoboda Nonpartisan candidate 22,975 45.47% 50,539 100.00% References Category:2010 elections in the United States by state or territory