1966 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates

 * Julius W. Burbach, member of the Nebraska Legislature
 * Henry E. Ley, CEO of State National Bank
 * Philip C. Sorensen, Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Bruce Hagemeister
 * Albert E. Hahn
 * Henry E. Kuhlmann
 * Val Peterson, former Governor and U.S. Ambassador to Denmark
 * Norbert Tiemann, former Mayor of Wausa