The 2008 congressional elections in Nebraska were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who would represent the state of Nebraska in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011.
Nebraska has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007-2008 congressional delegation consisted of three Republicans. No district changed hands, although CQ Politics had forecasted district 2 to be at some risk for the incumbent party. The party primary elections were held May 13.November 2008 Elections Nebraska Secretary of State
Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2008PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 510,513 65.84% 3 — Democratic 264,885 34.16% 0 — Totals 775,398 100.00% 3 —
Match-up summary District Incumbent 2008 Status Democratic Republican Other Party 1Jeff Fortenberry Re-election Max YashirinJeff Fortenberry 2Lee Terry Re-election Jim EschLee Terry 3Adrian Smith Re-election Jay C. StoddardAdrian Smith
District 1
This district encompassed most of the eastern quarter of the state. Republican incumbent Jeff Fortenberry (campaign website ) won re-election. Max Yashirin (campaign website) was the Democratic nominee. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2008 Rothenberg November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2008 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2008 CQ Politics November 6, 2008
Results
District 2
This district encompassed the core of the Omaha metropolitan area. Republican incumbent Lee Terry won against Democratic nominee Jim Esch, an Omaha businessman. While campaigning, Terry had pledged that he would serve no more than three two year terms. However, he announced just months later that he would break the pledge. This garnered some bad press, but he won three more terms with little trouble. However, in 2006, he won by 55% to 45%, much less than expected in a solidly Republican district. His Democratic opponent in that race, Jim Esch, faced him again in 2008. Lee Terry (R) - Incumbent (campaign website) Jim Esch (D) (campaign website) Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2008 Rothenberg November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2008 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2008 CQ Politics November 6, 2008
Results
District 3
This district encompassed the western three-fourths of the state. Republican incumbent Adrian Smith (campaign website) won against Democratic nominee Jay C. Stoddard (campaign website). Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2008 Rothenberg November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2008 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2008 CQ Politics November 6, 2008
Results
References Specific
General 2008 Competitive House Race Chart The Cook Political Report, October 30, 2008. 2008 House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report, November 2, 2008
External links 2008 Elections from the Nebraska Secretary of State U.S. Congress candidates for Nebraska at Project Vote Smart Nebraska U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker Campaign contributions for Nebraska congressional races from OpenSecrets