Other partyNot in office · last served 1980Last on a ballot: Nov 1984
Nelson Merz
Nelson Merz ran in 3 elections between 1976 and 1984, winning 1. Served in the Nebraska Legislature (District 1).
- Elections
- 3
- 1976–1984
- Won
- 1
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Merz was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Merz has run
Margin: how far Merz finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Nebraska Legislature, District 1 | General | Lost | R. Wiley Remmers (I) | 30.6% | −38.7 |
| 1980 | Nebraska Legislature, District 1 | General | Lost | R. Wiley Remmers (I) | 43.3% | −13.3 |
| 1976 | Nebraska Legislature, District 1 | General | Won | Guy Cooper (I) | 53.1% | +6.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Merz has held
- Nebraska Legislature, District 1 · 1977–1980
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Merz has run against
- R. Wiley Remmers (I) · 1984 election, lost
- Guy Cooper (I) · 1976 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)