Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Sen. Ben Nelson
(D-Neb.)
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Residence:Omaha
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Born:May 17, 1941; McCook, Neb.
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Religion:Methodist
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Family:Wife, Diane Nelson; four children
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Education:U. of Nebraska, J.D. 1970; U. of Nebraska, M.A. 1965 (philosophy) ; U. of Nebraska, B.A. 1963 (philosophy)
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Military service:None
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Career:Lawyer; insurance company executive
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Political Highlights:Neb. director of insurance, 1975-76; governor, 1991-99; Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 1996; U.S. Senate, 2001-present
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Elected:2000 (2nd term)
State Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| 2006 |
general |
Ben Nelson (D) |
378,388 |
63.9% |
| Pete Ricketts (R) |
213,928 |
36.1% |
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| 2000 |
general |
Ben Nelson (D) |
353,093 |
51% |
| Don Stenberg (R) |
337,977 |
48.8% |
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| 1994 |
general |
Bob Kerrey (D) |
317,297 |
54.8% |
| Jan Stoney (R) |
260,668 |
45% |
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| 1988 |
general |
Bob Kerrey (D) |
378,717 |
56.7% |
| David Karnes (R) |
278,250 |
41.7% |
| Ernie Chambers (NA) |
10,372 |
1.6% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 41.6% |
John McCain: 56.53% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 33% |
George W. Bush: 66% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 33% |
George W. Bush: 62% |
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| 1996 |
Bill Clinton: 35% |
Robert Dole: 53% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population (2005):1,758,787
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Under 18:26.3%
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Over 65:13.6%
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Non-Hispanic White:87.3%
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Black:3.9%
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Hispanic:5.5%
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Asian:1.3%
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American Indian:0.8%
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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:0.0%
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Median Household Income: 39,250
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Median Household Income Rank: 31
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