List of United States Senators from Nebraska

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This page displays current and historical information pertaining to the U.S. Senate delegation from Nebraska.

Current members

The current members of the U.S. Senate from Nebraska are:


Office Name Party Date assumed office Date term ends
U.S. Senate Nebraska Deb Fischer Republican January 3, 2013 January 3, 2031
U.S. Senate Nebraska Pete Ricketts Republican January 23, 2023 January 3, 2027


Election history

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Class I

Senators in Class I were elected to office in the November 2024 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Class I terms run from the beginning of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025, to the end of the 121st Congress on January 3, 2031.

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2024

General election
General election for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Deb Fischer defeated Dan Osborn in the general election for U.S. Senate Nebraska on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer (R)
 
53.2
 
499,124
Image of Dan Osborn
Dan Osborn (Independent)
 
46.5
 
436,493
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
2,719

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 938,336
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Deb Fischer defeated Arron Kowalski in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer
 
79.8
 
174,820
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Arron Kowalski
 
20.2
 
44,334

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 219,154
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Kerry Eddy defeated Kenneth Peterson in the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kerry Eddy
Kerry Eddy Candidate Connection
 
70.8
 
743
Image of Kenneth Peterson
Kenneth Peterson
 
29.2
 
306

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,049
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2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Deb Fischer defeated Jane Raybould and Jim Schultz in the general election for U.S. Senate Nebraska on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer (R)
 
57.7
 
403,151
Image of Jane Raybould
Jane Raybould (D)
 
38.6
 
269,917
Image of Jim Schultz
Jim Schultz (L)
 
3.6
 
25,349
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
466

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 698,883
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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2012

U.S. Senate, Nebraska General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDeb Fischer 57.8% 455,593
     Democratic Bob Kerrey 42.2% 332,979
Total Votes 788,572
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"


2006

On November 7, 2006, Nelson was re-elected to the United States Senate. He defeated Pete Ricketts.[1]

United States Senate Nebraska General Election, 2006
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngE. Benjamin Nelson Incumbent 63.9% 378,388
     Republican Pete Ricketts 36.1% 213,928
Total Votes 592,316


2000

On November 7, 2000, Nelson was elected to the United States Senate. He defeated Don Stenberg.[2]

United States Senate Nebraska General Election, 2000
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngE. Benjamin Nelson 51.1% 353,093
     Republican Don Stenberg 48.9% 337,977
Total Votes 691,070


Class II

Senators in Class II were elected to office in the November 2020 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Class II terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, to the end of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2027.

2024

See also: United States Senate special election in Nebraska, 2024

General election
Special general election for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Pete Ricketts defeated Preston Love Jr. in the special general election for U.S. Senate Nebraska on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts (R)
 
62.6
 
585,103
Image of Preston Love Jr.
Preston Love Jr. (D)
 
37.4
 
349,902

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 935,005
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Preston Love Jr. advanced from the special Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Preston Love Jr.
 
100.0
 
85,114

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 85,114
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Pete Ricketts defeated John Glen Weaver and Mac Stevens in the special Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts
 
78.9
 
173,118
Image of John Glen Weaver
John Glen Weaver Candidate Connection
 
14.8
 
32,529
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Mac Stevens
 
6.2
 
13,669

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 219,316
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2020

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Ben Sasse defeated Chris Janicek, Preston Love Jr., and Gene Siadek in the general election for U.S. Senate Nebraska on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ben Sasse
Ben Sasse (R)
 
62.7
 
583,507
Image of Chris Janicek
Chris Janicek (D) Candidate Connection
 
24.4
 
227,191
Image of Preston Love Jr.
Preston Love Jr. (D) (Write-in)
 
6.3
 
58,411
Image of Gene Siadek
Gene Siadek (L) Candidate Connection
 
5.9
 
55,115
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
5,788

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 930,012
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 12, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chris Janicek
Chris Janicek Candidate Connection
 
30.7
 
46,247
Image of Angie Philips
Angie Philips
 
23.8
 
35,929
Image of Alisha Shelton
Alisha Shelton
 
22.7
 
34,284
Image of Andrew Stock
Andrew Stock Candidate Connection
 
11.4
 
17,156
Image of Larry Marvin
Larry Marvin
 
4.6
 
6,868
Image of Daniel Wik
Daniel Wik
 
3.8
 
5,765
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Dennis Macek
 
3.0
 
4,453

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 150,702
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Incumbent Ben Sasse defeated Matt Innis in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 12, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ben Sasse
Ben Sasse
 
75.2
 
215,207
Image of Matt Innis
Matt Innis
 
24.8
 
70,921

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 286,128
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska

Gene Siadek advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Nebraska on May 12, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Gene Siadek
Gene Siadek Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,517

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,517
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2014

On November 4, 2014, Ben Sasse (R) won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Dave Domina (D), Jim Jenkins (I) and Todd Watson (I) in the general election.

U.S. Senate, Nebraska General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBen Sasse 64.4% 347,636
     Democratic Dave Domina 31.5% 170,127
     Independent Jim Jenkins 2.9% 15,868
     Independent Todd Watson 1.2% 6,260
Total Votes 539,891
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State


2008

On November 4, 2008, Johanns was elected to the United States Senate. He defeated Scott Kleeb (D), Kelly Renee Rosberg (Nebraska) and Steve Larrick (Green).[3]

U.S. Senate, Nebraska General Election, 2008
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMike Johanns 57.5% 455,854
     Democratic Scott Kleeb 40.1% 317,456
     Nebraska Kelly Renee Rosberg 1.4% 11,438
     Green Steven R. Larrick 1% 7,763
Total Votes 792,511


2002

On November 5, 2002, Chuck Hagel won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Charlie A. Matulka (D), Phil Chase (I) and John J. Graziano (L) in the general election.[4]

U.S. Senate, Nebraska General Election, 2002
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngChuck Hagel incumbent 82.8% 397,438
     Democratic Charlie A. Matulka 14.6% 70,290
     Independent Phil Chase 1.1% 5,066
     Libertarian John J. Graziano 1.5% 7,423
Total Votes 480,217


Historical members

The following individuals were elected to the U.S. Senate from Nebraska.

Historical Representation to the U.S. Senate by Party from Nebraska
Party Total
     Republican 31
     Democratic 8
     Populist 2
Class 1 Senators from Nebraska
Senator Years Served Party
Thomas W. Tipton 1867-1875 Republican
Algernon S. Paddock 1875-1881 Republican
Charles H. Van Wyck 1881-1887 Republican
Algernon S. Paddock 1887-1893 Republican
William V. Allen 1893-1899 Populist
Monroe L. Hayward 1899-1899 Republican
William V. Allen 1899-1901 Populist
Charles H. Dietrich 1901-1905 Republican
Elmer J. Burkett 1905-1911 Republican
Gilbert M. Hitchcock 1911-1923 Democratic
Robert B. Howell 1923-1933 Republican
William H. Thompson 1933-1934 Democratic
Richard C. Hunter 1934-1935 Democratic
Edward R. Burke 1935-1941 Democratic
Hugh A. Butler 1941-1954 Republican
Samuel W. Reynolds 1954-1954 Republican
Roman L. Hruska 1954-1976 Republican
Edward Zorinsky 1976-1987 Democratic
David K. Karnes 1987-1989 Republican
J. Robert Kerrey 1989-2001 Democratic
Ben Nelson 2001-2013 Democratic
Deb Fischer 2013-present Republican
Class 2 Senators from Nebraska
Senator Years Served Party
John M. Thayer 1867-1871 Republican
Phineas W. Hitchcock 1871-1877 Republican
Alvin Saunders 1877-1883 Republican
Charles F. Manderson 1883-1895 Republican
John M. Thurston 1895-1901 Republican
Joseph H. Millard 1901-1907 Republican
Norris Brown 1907-1913 Republican
George W. Norris 1913-1943 Republican
Kenneth S. Wherry 1943-1951 Republican
Frederick A. Seaton 1951-1952 Republican
Dwight P. Griswold 1952-1954 Republican
Eva K. Bowring 1954-1954 Republican
Hazel H. Abel 1954-1954 Republican
Carl T. Curtis 1955-1979 Republican
J. James Exon 1979-1997 Democratic
Chuck Hagel 1997-2009 Republican
Mike Johanns 2009-2015 Republican
Ben Sasse 2015-2023 Republican
Pete Ricketts 2023-present Republican

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
  2. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
  3. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
  4. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013


Nebraska's current delegation to the United States Congress
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Deb Fischer (R)
Pete Ricketts (R)
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Don Bacon (R)
District 3
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