2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

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All 3 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic Last election 3 0 Seats won 3 0 Seat change Popular vote 334,177 261,910 Percentage 56.06% 43.94%
Congressional District Results Precinct Results Republican   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   >90% Democratic   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   >90% Tie/No Data

2006 Nebraska's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Jeff Fortenberry Maxine Moul Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 121,015 86,360 Percentage 58.4% 41.6%

County results Fortenberry:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Moul:     50–60%

U.S. Representative before election Jeff Fortenberry Republican Elected U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry Republican

2006 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee Adrian Smith Scott Kleeb Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 113,687 93,046 Percentage 55.0% 45.0%

County results Smith:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Kleeb:     50–60%     60–70%

U.S. Representative before election Jeff Fortenberry Republican Elected U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry Republican

The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska were held on November 4, 2006 to determine who will represent the state of Nebraska in the United States House of Representatives. Nebraska has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2006 [1]
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Republican	334,177	56.06%	3	—
	Democratic	261,910	43.94%	0	—
Totals		596,087	100.00%	3	—

District 1

See also: Nebraska's 1st congressional district

Incumbent Republican Jeff Fortenberry defeated Democrat Maxine Moul, a former Lieutenant Governor. This district covers the eastern part of the state.

Results

Nebraska's 1st congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jeff Fortenberry (incumbent)	121,015	58.36
	Democratic	Maxine Moul	86,360	41.64
Total votes			207,375	100.00
	Republican hold

District 2

See also: Nebraska's 2nd congressional district

Incumbent Republican Lee Terry defeated Democrat Jim Esch, an attorney. This district covers the metro Omaha area.

Results

Nebraska's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Lee Terry (incumbent)	99,475	54.66
	Democratic	Jim Esch	82,504	45.34
Total votes			181,979	100.00
	Republican hold

District 3

See also: Nebraska's 3rd congressional district

Republican Adrian Smith, a state Legislator, defeated Democrat Scott Kleeb, a history professor. District 3 covers most of western Nebraska, comprises 69 counties and is considered to be a traditional Republican stronghold. In the 2006 midterm elections, Republican incumbent Tom Osborne did not seek re-election, instead making a failed bid for the Nebraska gubernatorial nomination. In his stead, Republican Adrian Smith, who won the Republican primary with 39% of the vote in a field of five candidates, defeated Democratic nominee Scott Kleeb, 55% to 45%. ^[2] This ten-point margin was the closest election in the 3rd District since 1990, and the closest a Democrat had come to winning the district in 18 years. ^[3] In a very strong year for Democrats, the 2006 3rd District congressional race drew last-minute attention from the national House campaign committees ^{[4] [5]} as well as a campaign visit from President George W. Bush on Smith's behalf two days before the election. ^[6]

Toward the end of the campaign, controversy surrounded a series of automated telephone calls to voters. These calls used an unauthorized recording of Kleeb's voice which allegedly distorted his views, and were often made in the middle of the night. After thorough investigation by the Nebraska Public Service Commission, the complaint file was closed with no wrongdoing found by the Kleeb vendor of robocalls, political candidates, or their committees. ^[7]

Since the 2006 election, Adrian Smith has won re-election in the 3rd District with at least 70% of the vote each time. He was elected with 77% of the vote in 2008, 70% in 2010, and 74% in 2012. ^[8]

Endorsements

Scott Kleeb (D)

Individuals

• Wesley Clark, General, 2004 democratic presidential candidate ^[9]

Results

Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Adrian Smith	113,687	54.99
	Democratic	Scott Kleeb	93,046	45.01
Total votes			206,733	100.00
	Republican hold

References

1. "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
2. Hendee, David; Paul Hammel (November 9, 2006). "Another Smith going to Washington". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on April 22, 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
3. Walton, Don (October 27, 2006). "GOP eye on 3rd District House race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
4. Walton, Don (October 27, 2006). "GOP eye on 3rd District House race". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
5. Levinson, Nathan (November 3, 2006). "Neb. Roundup: Bush Visit Points to GOP Vulnerability". New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
6. Thompson, Jake; Tysver, Robynn (November 5, 2006). "Bush rallies GOP faithful in Grand Island". Omaha World-Herald. Archived from the original on April 22, 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
7. Saulny, Susan (April 25, 2007). "Limits Sought on 'Robocalls' in Campaigns". The New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2007.
8. "Our Campaigns - NE - District 03 Race - Nov 06, 2012". www.OurCampaigns.com. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
9. "Scott Kleeb (NE-03) | WesPAC". Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.