Elections / 2002 · Senate · NE
The Republican candidate won Nebraska's Senate seat R+68.1.
Nebraska, 2002. Candidate results and statewide totals below.
Nebraska — 2002 Senate result
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 1976–2024 Senate returns (party-classified by literal ballot party).
Democratic (D)
70,290
14.6%
Republican (R)
397,438
82.8%
All others
12,489
2.6%
Margin
R+68.1
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2002 Senate returns.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hagel | RRepublican | 397,438 | 82.8% |
| Charlie A. Matulka | DDemocrat | 70,290 | 14.6% |
| John J. Graziano | OLibertarian | 7,423 | 1.5% |
| Phil Chase | OIndependent | 5,066 | 1.1% |
Nebraska's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | +5.8% |
| 1978 | +35.3% |
| 1982 | +38.1% |
| 1984 | +3.9% |
| 1988 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | +18.0% |
| 1994 | +9.8% |
| 1996 | −14.8% |
| 2000 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | −68.1% |
| 2006 | +27.8% |
| 2008 | −17.5% |
| 2012 | −15.5% |
| 2014 | −32.9% |
| 2018 | −19.1% |
| 2020 | −38.6% |
| 2024 | −53.2% |