1996 United States Senate election in Nebraska
The 1996 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator J. James Exon decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Republican nominee Chuck Hagel won the open seat by 14 points, defeating incumbent Democratic governor Ben Nelson. Nelson was elected to Nebraska's other U.S. Senate seat in 2000.Democratic primary
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Republican primary
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General election
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