2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 40th Governor of Nebraska. Republican Candidate and former COO of TD Ameritrade Pete Ricketts defeated Democratic candidate and former Regent of the University of Nebraska Chuck Hassebrook, receiving 57.2% of the vote to Hassebrook's 39.2% This was the first open seat election, and the first time a Democrat won a county for governor since 1998.

2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 4, 2014 (2014-11-04)
 
Nominee Pete Ricketts Chuck Hassebrook
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Mike Foley Jane Raybould
Popular vote 308,751 211,905
Percentage 57.2% 39.2%

County results
Ricketts:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Hassebrook:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Dave Heineman
Republican

Elected Governor

Pete Ricketts
Republican

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