The 1982 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 5, 1982. Incumbent Democratic Senator Edward Zorinsky ran for re-election to a second term. Zorinsky was challenged by Republican nominee Jim Keck, a retired United States Air Force general. Zorinsky defeated Keck in a landslide, winning the highest percentage of the vote of any Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in state history.
Democratic primary Candidates Edward Zorinsky, incumbent Senator
Results
Republican primary Candidates Jim Keck, retired United States Air Force general, advertising executive Ken Cameron, manufacturers' representative
Results
General election
See also 1982 United States Senate elections
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