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The2002 United States Senate election in Nebraska was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican U.S. SenatorChuck Hagel won re-election to a second term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charlie A. Matulka | 33,922 | 59.31% | |
| Democratic | Al Hamburg | 23,272 | 40.69% | |
| Total votes | 57,194 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | John J. Graziano | 228 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 228 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Hagel (inc.) | 144,160 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 144,160 | 100.00% | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] | Safe R | November 4, 2002 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Hagel (inc.) | 397,438 | 82.76% | +25.36% | |
| Democratic | Charlie A. Matulka | 70,290 | 14.64% | −27.96% | |
| Libertarian | John J. Graziano | 7,423 | 1.55% | +0.15% | |
| Independent | Phil Chase | 5,066 | 1.05% | — | |
| Majority | 327,148 | 68.13% | +53.31% | ||
| Total votes | 480,217 | 100.00% | |||
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