The 1954 United States Senate special election in Nebraska for the Class I Senate seat took place on November 2, 1954. Republican Senator Hugh A. Butler, who was elected to a six-year term in 1952, died on July 1, 1954. Governor Robert B. Crosby appointed Samuel W. Reynolds to replace him and a special election was held to fill the remaining four years of Butler's term. Congressman Roman Hruska won the Republican primary unopposed and faced the Democratic nominee, James F. Green, a member of the Metropolitan Utilities District, in the general election. Hruska defeated Green in a landslide, winning 61% of the vote.
Two other Senate elections for the state's Class II Senate seat were held on the same day: a regular election for a six-year term and a special election to fill out the remaining two months of the previous term.
Democratic primary Candidates James F. Green, member of the Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Governors
Results
Republican primary Candidates Roman Hruska, U.S. Representative from
Results
General election
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