The 1936 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 3, 1936.
Incumbent
Independent
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U.S. Senator
George W. Norris was re-elected to a fifth consecutive term. Norris had left the Republican Party earlier that year over dissatisfaction with serving in the minority.
Republican primary
* Lloyd C. Constable
* Cleon Dech
* Harry O. Palmer, candidate for Governor in 1930
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Robert Simmons, former U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 6th district and candidate for Senate in 1934
Primary Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
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Terry Carpenter
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, former U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 5th district, Democratic candidate for Governor in 1934
* George Hall
* Emil Placek, candidate for U.S. Representative in 1924
* James Quigley
Results
General election
Candidates
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Terry Carpenter
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, former U.S. Representative (Democratic)
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George W. Norris, incumbent Senator first elected in 1912 (Independent)
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Robert Simmons, former U.S. Representative (Republican)
Results
See also
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United States Senate elections, 1936
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References
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1936
Events
January–February
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Nebraska
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United States Senate
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