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The 1928 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 6, 1928. The incumbent Republican, Robert B. Howell, was re-elected by a wide margin to a second term. He defeated Richard Lee Metcalfe. Howell underperformed Herbert Hoover, who won the state with 63.19% in the presidential election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Richard Lee Metcalfe, former governor of the Panama Canal Zone
- E. E. Placek, former State Senator[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Lee Metcalfe | 37,630 | 57.38 | |
| Democratic | E. E. Placek | 27,929 | 42.59 | |
| Democratic | Scattering | 17 | 0.03 | |
| Total votes | 65,576 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert B. Howell, the incumbent Senator
- Ora S. Spillman, Nebraska Attorney General
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert B. Howell (incumbent) | 82,672 | 59.33 | |
| Republican | Ora S. Spillman | 56,658 | 40.66 | |
| Republican | Scattering | 12 | 0.01 | |
| Total votes | 139,342 | 100 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert B. Howell (incumbent) | 324,014 | 61.28 | +4.44 | |
| Democratic | Richard L. Metcalfe | 204,737 | 38.72 | +0.48 | |
| N/A | Scattering | 1 | <0.01 | N/A | |
| Majority | 119,277 | 22.56 | +3.96 | ||
| Turnout | 528,752 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Czechs in Nebraska - Political Activity". www.usgennet.org. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska (primary election). Available at: https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/previous-elections
- ^ Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska (general election). Available at: https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/previous-elections