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Deb Fischer Wins Nebraska Senate Race, Secures GOP Senate Majority with 51 Seats

Nov 6, 2024, 05:11 AM

Republican incumbent Deb Fischer has won reelection to the U.S. Senate from Nebraska, defeating independent candidate Dan Osborn. This victory secures the Republicans at least 51 seats in the Senate, giving them control of the chamber for the first time in four years. Multiple news outlets, including Decision Desk HQ, Fox News, CBS News, and the Associated Press, have projected Fischer's win, highlighting the significance of this race in the broader context of the Senate majority. Fischer's win fends off a surprisingly competitive challenge in a state typically considered a Republican stronghold.