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1938
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Governor
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Nebraska
Nebraska Governor
Winner
DEM
Robert L. Cochran
44.0%
218,787 votes
Runner-up
REP
Charles J. Warner
40.6%
201,898 votes
Margin
D+3.4
496,943
total votes
3 candidates
496,943 total votes
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Candidate
Party
Votes ▼
%
Vote Share
Robert L. Cochran
DEM
✓
DEM
218,787
44.0%
Charles J. Warner
REP
REP
201,898
40.6%
Other
OTH
OTH
76,258
15.3%
Seat History
Governor in Nebraska
2022
Jim Pillen
REP
R+23.2
2018
Pete Ricketts
REP
R+18.0
2014
Pete Ricketts
REP
R+17.9
2010
Dave Heineman
REP
R+47.8
2006
Dave Heineman
REP
R+48.9
2002
Mike Johanns
REP
R+41.2
1998
Mike Johanns
REP
R+7.9
1994
Earl Nelson
DEM
D+47.5
1990
Earl Nelson
DEM
D+0.7
1986
Kay Orr
REP
R+5.9
1982
Bob Kerrey
DEM
D+1.3
1978
Charles Thone
REP
R+11.9
1974
J. James Exon
DEM
D+23.8
1970
J. James Exon
DEM
D+10.1
1966
Norbert T. Tiemann
REP
R+23.1
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Candidates
Charles J. Warner
REP
Record
0W-1L
Avg Margin
D+3.4
Career
1938-1938
Governor
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Robert L. Cochran
DEM
Record
3W-0L
Avg Margin
D+6.4
Career
1934-1938
Governor
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