Bob Kerrey, Governor

Bob Kerrey

Governor
Born
August 27, 1943
Current age
82
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1982
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kerrey277,436
Opponents270,203
1
Elections run

Bob Kerrey, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1982 governor election in Nebraska with 277,436 votes (50.6%), defeating Charles Thone.

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How many votes has Bob Kerrey received?

Bob Kerrey has received 277,436 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Bob Kerrey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982GovernorNebraskaWon277,43650.6%Charles Thone
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