Against which party did Ben Nelson win his first gubernatorial run?
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Green Party
Republican Party
Answer
In 1998, Ben Nelson won his first gubernatorial run against the Republican Party. He won with 54.7% of the vote, compared to the Republican candidate's 45.3%. Nelson's victory was seen as a major upset, as the state had traditionally been a Republican stronghold.
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