1976 United States Senate election in Nebraska

The 1976 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican senator Roman Hruska decided to retire instead of seeking another term. Democrat Edward Zorinsky won the open seat becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate election in Nebraska since 1934.

Candidates

 * Hess Dyas, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 1st district in 1974
 * Edward Zorinsky, mayor of Omaha

Candidates

 * John Y. McCollister, Representative for Nebraska's 2nd district
 * Richard Proud, State Senator