United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2018
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The 2018 United States Senate election in Nebraska will take place on November 6, 2018, in order to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican Deb Fischer is running for re-election to a second term against Lincoln city councilwoman Jane Raybould and Libertarian candidate Jim Schultz. The election comprises part of the 2018 U.S. Senate elections.
The candidate filing deadline was March 1, 2018, and the primary election was held on May 15, 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominated
- Deb Fischer, incumbent U.S. Senator[2][3]
Endorsements
Deb Fischer |
- Federal officials
- Governors
- U.S. Senators
- U.S. Representatives
- Statewide politicians
- Mayors
- Organizations
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Results
Results by county:
Fischer
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
Republican primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Deb Fischer (incumbent) |
128,157 |
75.79 |
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Republican |
Todd F. Watson |
19,661 |
11.63 |
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Republican |
Jack Heidel |
9,413 |
5.57 |
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Republican |
Jeffrey Lynn Stein |
6,380 |
3.77 |
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Republican |
Dennis Frank Macek |
5,483 |
3.24 |
Total votes |
169,094 |
100.00 |
Democratic primary
Endorsements
Jane Raybould |
- U.S. Senators
- Local and statewide politicians
- Labor unions
- Organizations
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Results
Results by county:
Raybould
80–90%
70–80%
60–70%
50–60%
40–50%
Democratic primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Jane Raybould |
59,067 |
63.68 |
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Democratic |
Chris Janicek |
18,752 |
20.22 |
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Democratic |
Frank B. Svoboda |
10,548 |
11.37 |
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Democratic |
Larry Marvin |
4,393 |
4.74 |
Total votes |
92,760 |
100.00 |
Libertarian primary
Results
Libertarian primary
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Libertarian |
Jim Schultz |
1,169 |
100.0 |
Total votes |
1,169 |
100.0 |
General election
Predictions
^Highest rating given
Debates
Host network/sponsors |
Date |
Link(s) |
Participants |
Jane Raybould (D) |
Deb Fischer (R) |
KMTV-TV |
August 27, 2018 |
[37] |
Invited |
Invited |
References
- ↑ "United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2018 - Ballotpedia". Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ↑ Rindels, Michelle (November 25, 2016). "Fresh off 2016 losses, Democrats target 2018 Senate races". McClatchy DC. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
- ↑ Walton, Don (June 18, 2017). "Don Walton: Deb Fischer embarks on re-election bid". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- ↑ Retired professor will challenge Fischer in GOP primary
- ↑ Sen. Fischer’s Latest Rival Asking a Lot
- 1 2 Deb Fischer enters election year with $2.4 million; challenger Jane Raybould has $200,000
- 1 2 Several Nebraska incumbents are running unopposed, but Deb Fischer faces 10 challengers
- ↑ Walton, Don (November 21, 2017). "Fischer faces Republican challenge from the right". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ↑ Kraushaar, Josh (October 17, 2017). "Bannon's Bark Is Worse Than His Bite". National Journal. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- 1 2 Jordan, Joe (October 20, 2017). "All Quiet on the Fischer Front as Money Rolls In". News Channel Nebraska. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Moring, Roseann (November 28, 2017). "Don Stenberg, Shane Osborn endorse Deb Fischer in U.S. Senate race". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ↑ Donald Trump. "Nebraska - make sure you get out to the polls and VOTE for Deb Fischer today!". Twitter.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Deb Fischer. "I'm honored to have the endorsement of more than 500 leaders across #Nebraska. Check out the full list here:". Twitter.
- ↑ "SBA List Endorses Deb Fischer for Senate". Susan B. Anthony List. November 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Farm Bureau endorses Sen. Deb Fischer". Lincoln Journal Star. February 20, 2018.
- ↑ Aaron Sanderford (March 23, 2018). "Fischer announces endorsement from national small business group". Omaha World-Herald.
- ↑ "NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR FISCHER FOR U.S. SENATE". April 30, 2018.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/DebFischerNE/status/992458236199661569
- ↑ https://twitter.com/DebFischerNE/status/993598921619529728
- ↑ https://twitter.com/DebFischerNE/status/994959366884397057
- ↑ Sanderford, Aaron (August 24, 2018). "Omaha fire union endorses Deb Fischer, a red flag for Jane Raybould". Omaha World-Herald.
- ↑ Walton, Don (August 25, 2017). "Jane Raybould will challenge Sen. Deb Fischer". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ↑ Several Nebraska incumbents are running unopposed, but Deb Fischer faces 10 challengers
- ↑
- ↑ Samantha. "Please join us for an evening featuring Senator Ben Nelson and in support of Jane Raybould for US Senate". Douglas County Democrats.
- ↑ Bischof, Bayley. "Jane Raybould kicks off campaign for U.S. Senate". KLKN-TV.
- ↑ "NEA Fund - Recommended Candidates". www.neafund.org.
- ↑ Benson, Jenni (March 15, 2018). "NSEA endorses Raybould in challenge to Fischer". JournalStar.com. Don Walton.
- ↑ Muller, Tiffany (March 29, 2018). "End Citizens United Endorses Jane Raybould for U.S. Senate in Nebraska - End Citizens United". End Citizens United.
- ↑ "LCV Action Fund Endorses Jane Raybould for Senate". League of Conservation Voters. June 12, 2018.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ↑ "2018 Crystal Ball Senate race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Power Rankings". Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ↑ "Key Races: Senate". Retrieved July 15, 2018.
- ↑ "Battle for the Senate 2018". Retrieved July 15, 2018.
- ↑ https://www.c-span.org/video/?450392-1/nebraska-us-senate-debate
External links
- Official campaign websites