Sen. Deb Fischer, Courtesy
NEBRASKA — Republican Deb Fischer won reelection to a third term to the U.S. Senate after defeating independent challenger, Dan Osborne.
According to the Nebraska Secretary of State, Fischer claimed 53 percent of the vote, while Osborne received 46 percent.
Fischer had won previous elections by wide margins but faced a tough challenge from Osborne, a working class industrial mechanic and veteran who outraised Fischer by more than $1 million, according to the Associated Press.
“Political action committees and interest groups also poured almost $29 million into the race, according to FEC filings. Nearly $20 million of the money benefitted Osborn,” AP stated.
