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

Democratic primary results[2]
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 65,576 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert B. Howell (inc.) 82,672 59.33%
Republican Ora S. Spillman 56,658 40.66%
Republican Scattering 12 0.01%
Total votes 139,342 100.00%

General election

1928 United States Senate election in Nebraska[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Robert B. Howell (inc.) 324,014 61.28% +4.44%
Democratic Richard Lee Metcalfe 204,737 38.72% +0.48%
Write-in 1 0.00%
Majority 119,277 22.56% +3.96%
Total votes 528,752 100.00%
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Placek Is Candidate: Wahoo Man Filed for Democratic Nomination, U.S. Senator". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. February 28, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Amsberry, Darius M. (1928). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: Presidential Preference Primary Election Held April 10, 1928 (PDF).
  3. ^ "O. A. Spillman Files for U.S. Senator". The Phonograph. St. Paul, Nebraska. February 15, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  4. ^ Pool, Charles W. (1928). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: General Election Held November 6th, 1928 (PDF).
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