2006 United States Senate election in Nevada


The 2006 United States Senate election in Nevada was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican John Ensign won re-election to a second term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Popular Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman had said in January that he would probably run, but in late April, he decisively ruled that out. Goodman did not file by the May 12, 2006 deadline. Carter's advantages included his formidable speaking abilities and kinship with a former U.S. President. On the other hand, Ensign was also considered to be an effective speaker and as of the first quarter of 2006, held an approximately 5-1 advantage over Carter in cash-on-hand.

Debates

Results

Ensign won a majority of the votes in every county in the state, with his lowest percentage at 53%.