United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2006

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
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 (inc.)	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 (inc.)	99,475	54.66
	Democratic	Jim Esch	82,504	45.34
Total votes			181,979	100.00
	Republican hold

District 3

Main article: Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election, 2006

See also: Nebraska's 3rd congressional district

Incumbent Republican Tom Osborne decided to retire in order to run for governor. Republican Adrian Smith, a state Legislator, defeated Democrat Scott Kleeb, a history professor.

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