1966 Nebraska gubernatorial election

1966 Nebraska gubernatorial election
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Norbert Tiemann Philip Sorensen
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 299,245 186,985
Percentage 61.5% 38.4%
County results
Tiemann:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Sorensen:      50–60%
Governor before election

Frank B. Morrison
Democratic

Elected Governor

Norbert Tiemann
Republican

The 1966 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, and featured former Wausa Mayor Norbert Tiemann, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, Lieutenant Governor Philip C. Sorensen. This was the first gubernatorial election in Nebraska in which the term in office was extended from two to four years, with a limit of two consecutive terms.

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