Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1982 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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← 1978 | November 2, 1982 | 1986 → |
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| | | Nominee | Bob Kerrey | Charles Thone | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Running mate | Donald McGinley | Roland Luedtke | Popular vote | 277,436 | 270,203 | Percentage | 50.6% | 49.3% | |
County results Kerrey: 50–60% 60–70% Thone: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% |
Governor before election Charles Thone Republican | Elected Governor Bob Kerrey Democratic | |
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The 1982 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982, and featured businessman Bob Kerrey, a Democrat, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican Governor Charles Thone.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Results
Democratic gubernatorial primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Bob Kerrey | 87,913 | 70.98 |
| Democratic | George "Bill" Burrows | 35,426 | 28.60 |
| Democratic | Write-in | 514 | 0.42 |
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Results
Democratic lieutenant gubernatorial primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Donald F. McGinley | 67,047 | 65.61 |
| Democratic | Edward Conradt | 34,901 | 34.15 |
| Democratic | Write-in | 239 | 0.23 |
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Results
Republican gubernatorial primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Charles Thone (incumbent) | 115,750 | 62.49 |
| Republican | Stan Deboer | 55,983 | 30.22 |
| Republican | Barton E. Chandler | 13,086 | 7.06 |
| Republican | Write-in | 426 | 0.23 |
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Results
Republican lieutenant gubernatorial primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Roland A. Luedtke (incumbent) | 90,922 | 53.27 |
| Republican | Howard A. Lamb | 57,871 | 33.90 |
| Republican | Ken Smith | 21,822 | 12.78 |
| Republican | Write-in | 81 | 0.05 |
General election
Results
Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1982[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Bob Kerrey | 277,436 | 50.64% |
| Republican | Charles Thone (incumbent) | 270,203 | 49.32% |
| Write-in | Others | 263 | 0.05% |
Total votes | 547,902 | 100.0% |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 11, 1982 & General Election, November 2, 1982" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State.
- ^ a b "Ex-senator, novice seek No. 2 spot". Lincoln Journal Star. May 5, 1982. p. 15. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ a b State of Nebraska, 2020-21 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), pp. 317–378, retrieved May 29, 2023
- ^ "Smith cites citizens' activity". Lincoln Journal Star. February 24, 1982. p. 23. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
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