1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

Overview

District 1

Incumbent Republican Congressman Doug Bereuter ran for re-election. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and faced former State Senator Don Eret, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Bereuter defeated Eret by a wide margin, receiving 73 percent of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Doug Bereuter, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Don Eret, former State Senator, 1990 Democratic candidate for Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

• Doug Bereuter (Republican)
• Don Eret (Democratic)

Results

District 2

Incumbent Republican Congressman Jon Christensen declined to seek a third term, and instead unsuccessfully ran for Governor. Omaha City Councilman Lee Terry won the Republican primary with 40 percent of the vote and faced former television reporter Michael Scott, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Terry defeated Scott in a landslide, winning 66 percent of the vote to Scott's 34 percent.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Lee Terry, Omaha City Councilman
• Steve Kupka, former chief of staff to Omaha Mayor Hal Daub
• Brad Kuiper, businessman
• Pat Jones, Bellevue Board of Education member
• Steven C. Laird

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Michael Scott, former KMTV-TV reporter
• John C. McCourt, retiree
• Jess M. Pritchett, perennial candidate
• Melvin Muhammad, social worker (dropped out)

Results

General election

Candidates

• Lee Terry (Republican)
• Michael Scott (Democratic)

Results

District 3

Incumbent Republican Congressman Bill Barrett ran for re-election to a fifth term. He did not face any major-party opposition, and was challenged by farmer Jerry Hickman, the Libertarian nominee, in the general election. Barrett won re-election with 87 percent of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Bill Barrett, incumbent U.S. Representative

Results

General election

Candidates

• Bill Barrett (Republican)
• Jerry Hickman (Libertarian)

Results

References

References

1. Scott Moore. "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, General Election, November 3, 1998". Nebraska Secretary of State.
2. Scott Moore. "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1998". Nebraska Secretary of State.
3. Walton, Don. (February 25, 1998). "Eret may take on tough-to-beat Bereuter". [[Lincoln Journal Star]].
4. (September 9, 1997). "Another hat in governor's ring: Jon Christensen says he's ready to come home". North Platte Telegraph.
5. Gonzalez, Cindy. (September 22, 1997). "Lee Terry Jr. Announces Bid for 2nd-District Seat". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
6. Kotok, C. David. (December 18, 1997). "Kupka's Congress Bid Crowds GOP Ticket". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
7. Mogul, Fred. (November 3, 1997). "Gretna Man Seeks Seat Vacated by Christensen". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
8. Kotok, C. David. (January 14, 1998). "Belleveue School Official Jones In House Race". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
9. Kotok, C. David. (February 13, 1998). "Michael Scott Prepares To Run for Congress". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
10. (May 3, 1998). "1998 Voter Guide". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
11. Ruggles, Rick. (February 2, 1998). "Democrats Express Interest in Running". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
12. (March 6, 1998). "Muhammad Quits 2nd District Race". [[Omaha World-Herald]].
13. Jones, Craig. (October 17, 1998). "Libertarian candidate seeking to be people's representative". North Platte Telegraph.