The NET News team is providing live coverage of the Nebraska 2020 primary election. The most recent updates will appear at the top of this page.<\/p>\n
More coverage at netNebraska.org\/campaignconnection2020<\/p>\n
Most current election results available at electionresults.nebraska.gov<\/p>\n
11:50 p.m. Central<\/p>\n
In races for the Nebraska Legislature, in nearly every instance incumbents were leading challengers. <\/p>\n
That included one senator appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts, Julie Slama of Peru. But another Ricketts appointee, Andrew LaGrone of Gretna, trailed challenger Jen Day.<\/p>\n
There are six seats opened up by term limits forcing out incumbents; of those races, it appears only three will have a registered Democrat running against a registered Republican in the fall. That reduced the chances of a significant change in party registrations in the officially nonpartisan Legislature, which currently has 31 Republicans, 17 Democrats, and one independent.<\/p>\n
11:45 p.m. Central<\/p>\n
Omaha businessman Chris Janicek won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Senator Ben Sasse in November.<\/p>\n
Janicek, who runs bakery businesses and invests in property in Omaha, outpolled six other Democrats to win his partys nomination. Meanwhile, Sasse easily outdistanced challenger Matt Innis to win renomination for a second term.<\/p>\n
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11:20 p.m. Central<\/p>\n
Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District will run against Democratic challenger KaraEastman in the November election.<\/p>\n
Bacon easily beat out Republican challenger Paul Anderson in Tuesdays primary election, with about 90% of the vote. Eastman won about 61% of the vote against fellow Democrats Ann Ashford, with about 32% of votes, and Gladys Harrison with about 6%. (See most up-to-date results on theSecretary of State website.)<\/p>\n
The November ballot is a rematch for Bacon and Eastman, who ran against each other in the district two years ago. Bacon won by fewer than 5,000 votes.<\/p>\n
Bacon says hes encouraged by high turnout among Republicans this year, but says he wont take his foot off the gas: \"Were going to have to work as hard as we can, because this is a purple district.\"<\/p>\n
Eastman said she learned a lot from the 2018 campaign and says a lot has happened in the two years Bacon has been in office.<\/p>\n
\"People now see that hes not looking out for them,\" Eastman said. \"Hes simply looking out for his party;hes looking out for special interests.\"<\/p>\n
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11:15p.m. Central<\/p>\n
Voter turnout has already surpassed the 2016 primary election, with 70% of precincts fully reporting and 21% of precincts partially reporting.<\/p>\n
About 442,000Nebraskans have voted, according to the partial results. That represents about 36%of the1,216,431 registered voters.<\/p>\n
In the 2016 primary election, turnout was 26.9% of the state's 1,165,308 registered voters.<\/p>\n
9:10 p.m. Central | Associated Press<\/p>\n
The Associated Press declares Kara Eastman the Democratic nominee in the 2nd Congressional District. She will face incumbent Rep. Don Bacon in the general election.<\/p>\n
9:05 p.m. Central | Associated Press<\/p>\n
The Associated Press declares Chris Janicek the winner in theDemocratic primary for U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n
Janicek has 31.18% of votes against six other candidates, with 63% of precincts partially reporting and 5% of precincts fully reporting.<\/p>\n
Janicek will run against incumbent RepublicanBen Sasse and Libertarian Gene Siadek in the general election.<\/p>\n
8:53 p.m. Central | Associated Press<\/p>\n
The Associated Press declares Rep. Adrian Smith the winner in the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District.<\/p>\n
He has 83.28% of the vote over four challengers, with 38% of precincts partially reporting and 7.6% of precincts fully reporting.<\/p>\n
8:40 p.m. Central | Associated Press<\/p>\n
The Associated Press has declared winners in two key races:<\/p>\n
Kate Bolz wins Democratic nomination for 1st Congressional District, with 79.15% of the vote and 52% of precincts partially reporting.<\/p>\n
Rep. Don Bacon wins the Republican nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, with 90.62% of the vote and 65% of precincts partially reporting.<\/p>\n
8:30 p.m. Central | Associated Press<\/p>\n
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden sailed to an easy victory in the election.<\/p>\n
So did Republican U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, who faced a GOP primary challenge because of his previous criticism of President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n
8:10 p.m. Central<\/p>\n
Results from early voting have been posted on the Nebraska Secretary of State's website.<\/p>\n
Kate Bolz is leading in the Democratic primary for Congressional District 1, with 79.2% of the vote over opponent Babs Ramsey. Incumbent Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is running unopposed in the Republican primary. Dennis Grace is running unopposed in the Libertarian primary.<\/p>\n
In Congressional District 2, Kara Eastman is leading with 61.19% of the vote over opponents Ann Ashford (32.66%) and Gladys Harrison (6.14%). Incumbent Rep. Don Bacon has 90.62% of votes in the Republican primary against Paul Anderson. Tyler Schaeffer is running unopposed as a Libertarian.<\/p>\n
In Congressional District 3, incumbent Rep. Adrian Smith has 83.2% of the vote in a race with four Republican primary opponents. Mark Elworth, Jr. is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, and Dustin C. Hobbs is running unopposed in the Libertarian primary.<\/p>\n
President of the United States: Democratic Party (45% of precincts partially reporting)<\/p>\n
7:30 p.m. Central<\/p>\n
Polls across the state will close at 8 p.m. central time.<\/p>\n
Election officials hoped polling sites would be quiet after a record number of Nebraskans submitted mail-in ballots.<\/p>\n
\"I went to vote today,\" said Gov. Pete Ricketts. \"I went right at 8 o'clock, I was the only person there to vote. When I turned around and left there was one other person walking in, and usually there's a line at my polling place. So I am guessing that many people took advantage of the opportunity to send in an early ballot.\"<\/p>\n
Gov. Ricketts signed an executive order allowing the National Guard to serve as poll workers in counties with shortages.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A poll worker disinfects a voting station at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Aurora. (Bill Kelly, NET News)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A voter at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Aurora. (Bill Kelly, NET News)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Election officials hoped polling sites would be quiet after hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans sent mail-in ballots. (Bill Kelly, NET News)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Casting ballots at the Clay County Courthouse in Clay Center, Nebraska. All voting in Clay County is done by mail. (Bill Kelly, NET News)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A poll worker at the First Congregational Church in Hastings. (Bill Kelly, NET News)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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