Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2006
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The 2006 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2006; the primary election
was held on May 9, 2006. Republican incumbent Dave Heineman
was re-elected over Democrat David Hahn
.
resigned in January 2005 to become United States Secretary of Agriculture
; this elevated Lieutenant Governor Dave Heineman
to the governorship. He then announced his intention to run for election to a full four-year term. The other two candidates for the Republican nomination were former Nebraska Cornhuskers football
coach Tom Osborne—then serving in the United States House of Representatives
—and Omaha businessman Dave Nabity.
In 2005, the three Republican candidates raised more than $2 million overall for their campaigns: Osborne $972,000; Heineman $922,000; and Nabity $150,000.
announced his candidacy. Glenn Boot Jr. of Ashland
was the other Democratic candidate, but he was disqualified due to a previous felony conviction. The election was not a high priority for Nebraska Democrats. While the main reason was focusing on getting U.S. Senator
Ben Nelson
reelected, it was very likely that most Democrats didn't want to face the possibility of running against the immensely popular Osborne.
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Primary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
was held on May 9, 2006. Republican incumbent Dave Heineman
Dave Heineman
David Eugene "Dave" Heineman is the 39th and current Governor of Nebraska. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
was re-elected over Democrat David Hahn
David Hahn (Nebraska)
David Hahn is the CEO of Internet development company New Digital Group and was the Democratic nominee for the Governor of Nebraska in 2006.-Biography:...
.
Candidates
- Dave HeinemanDave HeinemanDavid Eugene "Dave" Heineman is the 39th and current Governor of Nebraska. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
, incumbent Governor of NebraskaGovernor of NebraskaThe Governor of Nebraska holds the "supreme executive power" of the State of Nebraska as provided by the fourth article of the Nebraska Constitution. The current Governor is Dave Heineman, a Republican, who assumed office on January 20, 2005 upon the resignation of Mike Johanns . He won a full... - Tom Osborne, U.S. Congressman, former football coach
- Dave Nabity, financial consultant, former Young Republicans state chair
Campaign
The Republican primary election had the unusual situation of an incumbent running against several members of his own party. Originally, the 2006 election would not have had an incumbent. However, this changed when Mike JohannsMike Johanns
Michael Owen "Mike" Johanns is an American Republican politician who has been the junior United States Senator from Nebraska since 2009. Previously he was the 38th Governor of Nebraska from 1999 to 2005 and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 2005 to 2007, becoming the fourth Nebraskan to hold...
resigned in January 2005 to become United States Secretary of Agriculture
United States Secretary of Agriculture
The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. The current secretary is Tom Vilsack, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on 20 January 2009. The position carries similar responsibilities to those of agriculture ministers in other...
; this elevated Lieutenant Governor Dave Heineman
Dave Heineman
David Eugene "Dave" Heineman is the 39th and current Governor of Nebraska. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
to the governorship. He then announced his intention to run for election to a full four-year term. The other two candidates for the Republican nomination were former Nebraska Cornhuskers football
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
coach Tom Osborne—then serving in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
—and Omaha businessman Dave Nabity.
In 2005, the three Republican candidates raised more than $2 million overall for their campaigns: Osborne $972,000; Heineman $922,000; and Nabity $150,000.
Results
Candidates
- David HahnDavid Hahn (Nebraska)David Hahn is the CEO of Internet development company New Digital Group and was the Democratic nominee for the Governor of Nebraska in 2006.-Biography:...
, attorney and internet development company CEO - Glenn R. Boot, Jr., truck driver
Campaign
The Democratic primary election did not have any candidates until December 2005, when David HahnDavid Hahn (Nebraska)
David Hahn is the CEO of Internet development company New Digital Group and was the Democratic nominee for the Governor of Nebraska in 2006.-Biography:...
announced his candidacy. Glenn Boot Jr. of Ashland
Ashland, Nebraska
Ashland is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,262 at the 2000 census.- History :Ashland is located at the site of a low-water limestone ledge along the bottom of Salt Creek, an otherwise mud-bottomed stream that was a formidable obstacle for wagon trains on the...
was the other Democratic candidate, but he was disqualified due to a previous felony conviction. The election was not a high priority for Nebraska Democrats. While the main reason was focusing on getting U.S. Senator
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
Ben Nelson
Ben Nelson
Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson is the senior U.S. Senator from Nebraska. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000....
reelected, it was very likely that most Democrats didn't want to face the possibility of running against the immensely popular Osborne.
Results
Results
Polling
| Source | Date | Heineman (R) | Hahn (D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen | October 19, 2006 | 70% | 22% |
| Rasmussen | September 26, 2006 | 72% | 18% |
| Rasmussen | August 17, 2006 | 71% | 18% |
| Rasmussen | July 17, 2006 | 66% | 21% |
Results
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See also
- Nebraska United States Senate election, 2006Nebraska United States Senate election, 2006The 2006 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Nelson won re-election to a second term.-Results:-Candidates:*Pete Ricketts, former COO of Ameritrade...
- U.S. gubernatorial elections, 2006