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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Julius W. Burbach, member of the Nebraska Legislature
- Henry E. Ley, CEO of State National Bank
- Philip C. Sorensen, Lieutenant Governor
Republican primary
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