Sen. Deb Fischer R-Neb. accompanied by Senate Minority Leader Mitch Mc Connell of Ky. talks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Nebraska voters on Tuesday
Other top races included crowded fields in both parties for governor and Senate nominations, and a two-person race for treasurer that likely will mean a general election victory for the victor.
After the results are determined, candidates that win their party's nomination will face off in the general election, which is set to happen November 6th.
Eastman's supporters framed her victory as proof of the argument that Democratic primary voters want a candidate that adheres to their values over one that may compromise for electability.
Fischer easily defeated four GOP primary challengers and enjoys a substantial fundraising advantage and statewide name recognition.
They had gone all-in for Ashford in recent months - the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee tacitly endorsed him over Eastman early this year by putting him on their "red-to-blue" program, and a number of members helped Ashford raise money for the race. Bob Krist, university instructor Tyler Davis and community activist Vanessa Ward, all of Omaha.
McClure and Fortenberry both emphasized their support for universal health care in their platforms.
(Lincoln, NE) - Nebraska Third District Congressman Adrian Smith is one step closer to re-election.
Larry Bolinger and Arron Kowalsi.
Nebraska state Sen. John Murante won the Republican nomination for state treasurer and is all but certain to get the job in November.
A first-time candidate, Eastman said she was inspired to run for Congress by her mother's battle with cancer and the extremely costly prescription drugs that she struggled to afford.
The victor of the GOP contest will enter the general election as a heavy favorite.
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