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1970
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Governor
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Nebraska
Nebraska Governor
Winner
DEM
J. James Exon
53.8%
248,552 votes
Runner-up
REP
Norbert T. Tiemann
43.8%
201,994 votes
Margin
D+10.1
461,619
total votes
3 candidates
461,619 total votes
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Candidate
Party
Votes ▼
%
Vote Share
J. James Exon
DEM
✓
DEM
248,552
53.8%
Norbert T. Tiemann
REP
REP
201,994
43.8%
Other
OTH
OTH
11,073
2.4%
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
1966
Norbert T. Tiemann
REP
R+23.1
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Candidates
J. James Exon
DEM
Record
5W-0L
Avg Margin
D+18.2
Career
1970-1990
US Senate / Governor
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Norbert T. Tiemann
REP
Record
1W-1L
Avg Margin
R+6.5
Career
1966-1970
Governor
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