1978Final results
1978 election for Nebraska's 2nd District
U.S. House · Nebraska
John J. Cavanaugh (D) won with 52.3% of the vote, defeating Harold J. Daub Jr. (R) by 4.6 points.
John J. CavanaughDemocrat · winner
52.3%77,135
Harold J. Daub Jr.Republican
47.7%70,309
147,444 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1978
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET