1928 United States Senate election in Nebraska explained

Election Name:1928 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Country:Nebraska
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Previous Year:1922
Next Election:1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska
Next Year:1934 (special)
Election Date:November 6, 1928
Image1:Robt. B. Howell LCCN2014715408 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Robert B. Howell
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:324,014
Percentage1:61.28%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:204,737
Percentage2:38.72%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

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

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Czechs in Nebraska - Political Activity . www.usgennet.org . 5 September 2021.