1928 United States Senate election in Nebraska

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.

1928 United States Senate election in Nebraska

November 6, 1928
 
Nominee Robert B. Howell Richard L. Metcalfe
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 324,014 204,737
Percentage 61.28% 38.72%

County results
Howell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Metcalfe:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Robert B. Howell
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Robert B. Howell
Republican

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