1988 United States Senate election in Nebraska

The 1988 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 8, 1988 to select the U.S. Senator from the state. Republican U.S. Senator David Karnes decided to seek election to his first full term after being appointed to the seat of the late Edward Zorinsky in March 1987, but was defeated by former governor Bob Kerrey in the November general election.

Democratic

 * Bob Kerrey – Governor of Nebraska (1983–1987)

New Alliance

 * Ernie Chambers – Nebraska State Senator since 1971.

Republican

 * David Karnes – Incumbent U.S. Senator since 1987.
 * Hal Daub – Congressman from the second district.

Republican primary
[[File:1988 US Senate election in Nebraska Republican Primary.svg|thumb|225px|Republican Primary results by county: {{legend|#ed8783|Karnes}}

{{legend|#ed8783|50–60%}}

{{legend|#e55651|60–70%}}

{{legend|#d02923|70–80%}}

{{legend|#b00600|80–90%}} {{legend|#c88fe4|Daub}}

{{legend|#c88fe4|50–60%}}

{{legend|#b368d9|60–70%}} ]]