Elections for Nebraska State Senate were held in Nebraska on November 7, 2006. A total of 24 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was March 1, 2006. The primary Election Day was May 9, 2006.[1]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Nebraska Senate, a candidate must be:[2]
- At least 21 years of age
- A resident of Nebraska, and specifically a resident of the legislative district he or she wishes to serve, for at least one year prior to the general election
- Must not have ever been convicted of a felony
List of candidates
District 2
May 9 primary candidates:
- Jerry O. Bond: 1,250
a
- Jeff Cooley: 931
- Robert Cooper: 232
- Robert Howard: 192
- Dave Pankonin: 4,172
a
- Kurt Poole: 196
November 7 General election candidates:
Dave Pankonin: 7,932 
Jerry O. Bond: 3,538
District 4
May 9 primary candidates:
- Pete Pirsch: 2,194
a
- Don Dendinger: 1,225
- Tony Sorrentino: 1,714
a
- Barb Velinsky: 1,305
- Kerry T. Winterer: 1,666
November 7 General election candidates:
Pete Pirsch: 7,617 
Tony Sorrentino: 5,785
District 6
May 9 primary candidates:
- Lynne Sarafian Anderson: 1,983
a
- Todd Frazier: 1,083
- John E. Nelson: 1,734
a
- Patricia Hannan: 896
- Lee Myers: 559
November 7 General election candidates:
Lynne Sarafian Anderson: 4,328
John E. Nelson: 6,781 
District 8
May 9 primary candidates:
- Tom White: 1,458
a
- Marc Kraft: 1,870
a
- Ron Cook: 347
- Matthew C. Stelly: 164
- John Comstock: 1,011
November 7 General election candidates:
Tom White: 4,820 
Marc Kraft: 4,429
District 10
May 9 primary candidates:
- Mike Friend
a
- Robert Wimberley
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Mike Friend: 7,605 
Robert Wimberley: 2,278
District 12
May 9 primary candidates:
- Jean Stothert
a
- Steve Lathrop
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Jean Stothert: 5,509 
Steve Lathrop: 5,073
District 14
May 9 primary candidates:
- Tim Gay
a
- Ian M. Hartfield
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Tim Gay: 8,829 
Ian M. Hartfield: 2,701
District 16
May 9 primary candidates:
- Kent Rogert
a
- Jeff Bush
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Kent Rogert: 6,066 
Jeff Bush: 2,956
District 18
May 9 primary candidates:
- Mick Mines
a
- Scott R. Yahnke
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Mick Mines: 7,490 
Scott Yahnke: 6,001
District 20
May 9 primary candidates:
- Carol Casey
a
- Brad Ashford
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Carol Casey: 4,920
Brad Ashford: 6,913 
District 22
May 9 primary candidates:
- Arnie Stuthman
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Arnie Stuthman 
District 24
May 9 primary candidates:
- James Ruby: 1,202
- Greg L. Adams: 4,055
a
- Curt Friesen: 3,593
a
- Larry D. TeSelle: 624
November 7 General election candidates:
Greg L. Adams: 6,088 
Curt Friesen: 5,891
District 26
May 9 primary candidates:
- Sean Zehtab: 613
- Steve Guittar: 2,972
a
- Amanda M. McGill: 3,740
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Steve Guittar: 4,569
Amanda M. McGill: 6,593 
District 28
May 9 primary candidates:
- Rick Poore: 1,318
- Mark Munger: 1,380
- Bill Avery: 1,998
a
- Bob Swanson: 2,393
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Bill Avery: 5,599 
Bob Swanson: 4,200
District 30
May 9 primary candidates:
- Tony Ojeda: 3,020
a
- Shawn T. Boyd: 154
- Norman Wallman: 2,209
a
- Edward McClure: 2,021
- John DeCamp: 1,240
- Sue Fix: 203
- Jana Hafer: 1,253
November 7 General election candidates:
Tony Ojeda: 6,229
Norman Wallman: 8,536 
District 32
May 9 primary candidates:
- Jeanne M. Combs: 4,226
a
- Russ Karpisek: 3,649
a
- George A. Shada, Jr.: 557
November 7 General election candidates:
Ron Schwab: 4,989
Russ Karpisek: 7,173 
District 34
May 9 primary candidates:
- Dennis Jarecke: 2,180
- Annette M. Dubas: 3,859
a
- Greg Senkbile: 3,401
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Annette M. Dubas: 7,084 
Greg Senkbile: 6,843
District 36
May 9 primary candidates:
- Dick Pierce
a
- John Wightman
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Dick Pierce: 4,552
John Wightman: 5,623 
District 38
May 9 primary candidates:
- Tom Carlson: 5,060
a
- Wayne Garrison: 4,859
a
- Kyle Kopitke: 359
November 7 General election candidates:
Tom Carlson: 7,503 
Wayne Garrison: 6,388
District 40
May 9 primary candidates:
- Cap Dierks: 5,460
a
- Duane L. Dean: 1,095
- Tom Noecker: 1,514
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Cap Dierks: 7,856 
Tom Noecker: 3,936
District 42
May 9 primary candidates:
- Thomas F. Hansen: 4,110
a
- Ronald Ruff: 2,741
- Marc Kaschke: 3,025
a
November 7 General election candidates:
Thomas F. Hansen: 7,139 
Marc Kaschke: 5,378
District 44
May 9 primary candidates:
- Bill Weaver: 804
- Mark Christensen: 2,490
a
- Jeff A. Tidyman: 2,239
- Kathy Wilmot: 1,282
- Angus Garey: 1,331
- Frank Shoemaker: 2,251
a
- Bernard L. Wood: 113
November 7 General election candidates:
Mark Christensen: 7,796 
Frank Shoemaker: 5,587
District 46
May 9 primary candidates:
- Carol J. Brown: 1,220
a
- Danielle Nantkes: 1,216
a
- LaRae J. Eifert: 937
November 7 General election candidates:
Carol Brown: 2,413
Danielle Nantkes: 2,985 
District 48
May 9 primary candidates:
- George H. Schlothauer: 2,204
a
- John N. Harms: 3,587
a
- Edwin Mayo: 925
November 7 General election candidates:
George H. Schlothauer: 4,220
John N. Harms: 5,840 
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