Nebraska races
housegovernorsec. of stateattorney general
new updates
May 10, 2022

Nebraska Attorney General Primary Election Results: Hilgers wins GOP primary, NBC News projects

The Nebraska attorney general race is an open seat after incumbent Doug Peterson opted not to seek a third term. In the Republican primary, Mike Hilgers defeated Jennifer Hicks, NBC News projects.

Republican Primary Results
Projected winner
Hilgers (R)
100% of expected vote in

Estimated remaining 44,691

Nebraska Republican Primary Results

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gop
Mike HilgersHilgers
67.2%
151,709
Percent
  • 68.6%
  • 66.6%
  • 60%
  • 59.5%
  • 63.6%
  • 62.7%
  • 59.1%
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  • 65.1%
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  • 61.5%
  • 62.8%
  • 65.2%
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  • 71.3%
Votes
  • 2,982
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gop
Jennifer HicksHicks
32.8%
73,906
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The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.

Source: National Election Pool (NEP)

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