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Ben Nelson (D) defeated Pete Ricketts (R), 64% to 36%.
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 Sen. Ben Nelson (D)
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First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; He was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: May 17, 1941; McCook, Neb.
- Family: Married (Diane); four children
- Education: University of Nebraska, LL.B., 1970; M.A., 1965; B.A., 1963
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney 1985-90; executive vice president, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 1982-85; president & CEO, Central National Group Insurance, 1977-81; Nebraska insurance director, 1975-76; general counsel, Central National Group Insurance, 1972-74
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: Governor, 1990-98
Pete Ricketts (R)
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Ricketts, the former COO of Ameritrade, was nominated with 48% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Aug. 19, 1964; Nebraska City, Neb.
- Family: Married (Susanne); three children
- Education: University of Chicago, M.B.A., 1991; A.B. 1986
- Professional Career: Board of directors, Ameritrade Holding Corporation, 2005-06; chief operating officer, Ameritrade Holding Corporation, 1993-2005; Woodward Clyde Consultants, 1992-93; Union Pacific Railroad, 1991-92; Lexecon Incorporated, 1987-89
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Ben Nelson (D)
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353,093
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51%
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$2,794,887
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Don Stenberg (R)
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337,977
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49%
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$1,795,402
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Ben Nelson (D)
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105,661
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92%
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Al Hamburg (D)
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8,482
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7%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Bob Kerrey (D)
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317,297
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55%
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$5,009,792
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Jan Stoney (R)
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260,668
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45%
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$1,821,778
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Scott Grainger (Lib)
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75,493
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7%
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