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McGovern Wins Nebraska Primary Against Humphrey
In Nebraska, George McGovern defeats Hubert H. Humphrey in a tight Democratic presidential primary as George Wallace runs third. Nixon dominates the Republican ballot. 82 percent of precincts in show McGovern with 61,586 votes and 40 percent, Humphrey 53,320 votes, Wallace 19,456. Delegates totaling 439 are in play, with many uncommitted options and statewide delegate races ongoing.
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George McGovern
Nebraska
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Alabama
George C. Wallace
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Wisconsin
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Edmund S. Muskie
Henry M. Jackson
Eugene J. McCarthy
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Shirley Chisholm
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Wilbur D. Mills
Vance Hartke
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John M. Ashbrook
Paul N. McCloskey
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