The 1940 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 5, 1940. Hugh A. Butler was elected for the first time, defeating Governor Robert Leroy Cochran. Edward R. Burke, the incumbent Senator, was defeated by Cochran in the primary. Butler performed on par with Wendell Willkie, who won the state with 57.2% in the presidential election.
Democratic primary Candidates Edward R. Burke, incumbent Senator Robert Leroy Cochran, Governor of Nebraska
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Republican primary Candidates Hugh A. Butler, Republican National committeeman for Nebraska Albert W. Jefferis, former Representative for Adam McMullen, former Governor of Nebraska John H. Miller, former railway commissioner Arthur J. Weaver, former Governor of Nebraska
Results
Results
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