2012 United States Senate election in Nebraska

United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2012
	County results Fischer > 50% Fischer > 60%; Fischer > 70% Fischer > 80%; Kerrey > 50%
U.S. senator before election; Ben Nelson; Democratic	Elected U.S. Senator ; Deb Fischer; Republican

The 2012 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections.

Incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Ben Nelson had chosen to retire instead of seeking a third term.^[2] Former U.S. senator Bob Kerrey, a Democrat, and state senator Deb Fischer, a Republican, won their respective parties' primary elections on May 15, 2012.

Fischer won the general election with 58% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Bob Kerrey, former U.S. senator and former governor^[3]
Steven Lustgarten, video production company owner^[4]
Larry Marvin, landlord and perennial candidate^[5]
Sherman Yates^[5]

Withdrew

Chuck Hassebrook, University of Nebraska regent^[6]

Declined

Chris Beutler, mayor of Lincoln^[7]
Jane Kleeb, founder and director of Bold Nebraska^[8]
Scott Kleeb, businessman, Democratic nominee for the 3rd congressional district in 2006 and for the U.S. Senate in 2008^[8]
Steve Lathrop, state senator^[9]
Ben Nelson, incumbent U.S. senator^[10]
Kim Robak, former lieutenant governor^[11]

Results

Democratic primary results^[12]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bob Kerrey	66,586	81.0
	Democratic	Chuck Hassebrook	9,886	12.0
	Democratic	Steven Lustgarten	2,177	2.6
	Democratic	Larry Marvin	2,076	2.5
	Democratic	Sherman Yates	1,500	1.9
Total votes			82,225	100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Jon Bruning, Nebraska attorney general^[13]
Sharyn Elander^[5]
Deb Fischer, state senator^[14]
Pat Flynn, financial adviser^[15]
Don Stenberg, state treasurer, former Nebraska attorney general, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2000^[16]
Spencer Zimmerman, truck driver and Air Force veteran^[5]^[17]

Declined

Bob Bennie, businessman^[18]
Rex Fisher, businessman^[18]
Mike Flood, speaker of the Nebraska Legislature^[19]
Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. representative^[20]
Dave Heineman, governor of Nebraska^[21]
Kay Orr, former Nebraska governor^[22]
Mike Simmonds, businessman^[23]
Adrian Smith, U.S. representative^[24]
Lee Terry, U.S. representative^[25]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Jon Bruning	Sharyn Elander	Deb Fischer	Pat Flynn	Don Stenberg	Spencer Zimmerman	Other/ Undecided
Public Policy Polling	May 14, 2012	272	± 5.9%	33%	1%	37%	2%	17%	1%	7%
We Ask America	May 13, 2012	1,109	± 2.95%	34%	4%	39%	3%	18%	2%	–
We Ask America	May 6, 2012	1,173	± 2.9%	42.2%	3.4%	25.9%	4%	22.5%	2%	–
Public Policy Polling	March 22–25, 2012	440	± 4.7%	46%	3%	12%	4%	18%	0%	18%
Public Policy Polling	September 30–October 2, 2011	400	± 4.9%	37%	–	14%	6%	16%	–	27%
Public Policy Polling	January 26–27, 2011	519	± 4.3%	47%	–	6%	7%	19%	–	20%

Endorsements

Endorsements for Jon Bruning

Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas^[26]^[27]
Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania^[26]
Mike Flood, speaker of the Nebraska legislature^[26]^[28]
Joe Arpaio, sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona^[26]^[29]
Tea Party Express^[26]^[30]
American Future Fund^[31]
United States Chamber of Commerce^[26]
Nebraska Right to Life^[26]
Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police^[26]

Endorsements for Deb Fischer

Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. representative from Nebraska's 1st congressional district^[32]
Sarah Palin, former fovernor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee^[33]
Todd Palin, Sarah Palin's husband^[33]
Herman Cain, former presidential candidate
Nebraska Right to Life ^[34]
Kay Orr, former governor of Nebraska
Joe Ricketts, businessman, owner of the Chicago Cubs

Endorsements for Don Stenberg

Jim DeMint, U.S. senator from South Carolina^[35]^[36]
Mike Lee, U.S. senator from Utah^[35]^[37]
Rand Paul, U.S. senator from Kentucky^[35]
Ken Blackwell, former secretary of state of Ohio^[35]^[38]
Edwin Meese, former U.S. attorney general^[35]
Mark Levin, radio talk show host^[35]^[39]
Erick Erickson, managing editor of RedState^[35]
FreedomWorks^[35]^[40]
Club for Growth^[35]
Family Research Council^[35]
Eagle Forum^[35]
Nebraska Right to Life^[35]
Nebraskans United for Life^[35]
Republican National Coalition for Life^[35]
Gun Owners of America^[35]

Results

Republican primary results^[12]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deb Fischer	79,941	41.0
	Republican	Jon Bruning	70,067	35.9
	Republican	Don Stenberg	36,727	18.8
	Republican	Pat Flynn	5,413	2.8
	Republican	Spencer Zimmerman	1,601	0.8
	Republican	Sharyn Elander	1,294	0.7
Total votes			195,043	100

General election

Candidates

Bob Kerrey, (Democrat), former U.S. senator and former governor of Nebraska
Deb Fischer, (Republican), state senator

Debates

The first debate took place at the Heartland Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012. Kerrey and Fischer participated.

The second debate took place on September 28, 2012, KETV-TV, Chamber of Commerce of Greater Omaha. Kerrey and Fischer participated.

The third debate took place on October 1, 2012, NET-TV. Kerrey and Fischer participated. Topics included agriculture policy, the economy, taxes and education.

External links

Complete video at Grand Island Independent, first debate, August 25, 2012
Complete video and transcript at C-SPAN, second debate, September 28, 2012
Complete video and transcript at C-SPAN, third debate, October 1, 2012

Fundraising

Candidate (party)	Receipts	Disbursements	Cash on hand	Debt
Bob Kerrey (D)	$4,877,704	$4,582,224	$295,480	$0
Deb Fischer (R)	$4,536,837	$3,472,721	$1,458,122	$65,000
Source: Federal Election Commission^[41]^[42]^[43]

Top contributors

^[44]

Bob Kerrey	Contribution	Deb Fischer	Contribution
Rural Media Group	$62,500	Elliott Management Corporation	$29,413
MacAndrews & Forbes	$51,000	Hawkins Construction	$20,000
Tenet Healthcare	$25,650	Kelly PAC	$20,000
Nix, Patterson & Roach	$25,000	Tenaska Energy	$17,500
Allen & Company	$22,500	Werner Enterprises	$15,250
Kirkland & Ellis	$21,500	T&L Irrigation	$13,200
Level 3 Communications	$17,000	Union Pacific	$11,500
Genworth Financial	$16,000	Pinnacle Financial Partners	$10,500
Williams Kherkher	$16,000	21st Century Majority Fund	$10,000
Bank of America	$15,250	AG Processing	$10,000

Top industries

^[45]

Bob Kerrey	Contribution	Deb Fischer	Contribution
Lawyers/Law Firms	$293,434	Leadership PACs	$165,500
Retired	$219,224	Retired	$124,546
Leadership PACs	$203,500	Agribusiness	$105,052
Financial Institutions	$182,150	Commercial Banks	$54,990
Entertainment Industry	$119,000	Financial Institutions	$54,416
Lobbyists	$104,400	General Contractors	$54,300
Real Estate	$87,675	Real Estate	$38,000
Manufacturing & Distributing	$61,700	Insurance	$36,000
Education	$53,000	Health Professionals	$31,850
Insurance	$51,500	Electric Utilities	$29,900

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Bob Kerrey (D)	Deb Fischer (R)	Other	Undecided
We Ask America	November 1, 2012	1,178	± 3.0%	41%	54%	—	5%
Omaha World-Herald	October 23–25, 2012	800	± 3.5%	45%	48%	—	7%
Pharos Research	October 19–21, 2012	783	± 3.5%	46%	48%	—	6%
Omaha World-Herald	September 17–20, 2012	800	± 3.5%	42%	52%	—	6%
WeAskAmerica	August 14, 2012	1,273	± 2.8%	34%	55%	—	11%
Rasmussen Reports	May 16, 2012	500	± 4.5%	38%	56%	2%	3%
Public Policy Polling	March 22–25, 2012	1,028	± 3.1%	38%	48%	—	14%
Rasmussen Reports	March 5, 2012	500	± 4.5%	34%	46%	10%	10%

Hypothetical polling

with Kerrey

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Bob Kerrey (D)	Jon Bruning (R)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	March 22–25, 2012	1,028	± 3.1%	37%	54%	–	9%
Rasmussen Reports	March 5, 2012	500	± 4.5%	33%	55%	4%	7%
Magellan Strategies	January 10–11, 2012	675	± 3.77%	40%	51%	–	9%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Bob Kerrey (D)	Don Stenberg (R)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	March 22–25, 2012	1,028	± 3.1%	38%	52%	–	10%
Rasmussen Reports	March 5, 2012	500	± 4.5%	34%	52%	5%	9%
Magellan Strategies	January 10–11, 2012	675	± 3.77%	39%	47%	–	14%

With Lathrop

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Steve Lathrop (D)	Jon Bruning (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	January 10–11, 2012	675	± 3.77%	29%	52%	–	19%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Steve Lathrop (D)	Don Stenberg (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	January 10–11, 2012	675	± 3.77%	27%	52%	–	21%

With Nelson

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ben Nelson (D)	Jon Bruning (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	November 20–21, 2011	645	± 3.9%	39%	45%	––	16%
Public Policy Polling	September 30-October 2, 2011	739	± 3.6%	42%	46%	––	12%
Public Policy Polling	January 26–27, 2011	977	± 3.1%	39%	50%	––	11%
Magellan Strategies	December 15, 2010	1,789	± 2.3%	38%	52%	––	10%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ben Nelson (D)	Deb Fischer (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	November 20–21, 2011	645	± 3.9%	41%	35%	––	24%
Public Policy Polling	September 30-October 2, 2011	739	± 3.6%	41%	39%	––	20%
Public Policy Polling	January 26–27, 2011	977	± 3.1%	42%	35%	––	22%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ben Nelson (D)	Pat Flynn (R)	Other	Undecided
Public Policy Polling	September 30-October 2, 2011	739	± 3.6%	43%	36%	––	21%
Public Policy Polling	January 26–27, 2011	977	± 3.1%	42%	33%	––	24%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ben Nelson (D)	Dave Heineman (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	November 20–21, 2011	645	± 3.9%	33%	51%	––	16%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ben Nelson (D)	Don Stenberg (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	November 20–21, 2011	645	± 3.9%	40%	41%	––	19%
Public Policy Polling	September 30-October 2, 2011	739	± 3.6%	41%	44%	––	15%
Public Policy Polling	January 26–27, 2011	977	± 3.1%	41%	45%	––	14%
Magellan Strategies	December 15, 2010	1,789	± 2.3%	40%	46%	––	14%

With Robak

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Kim Robak (D)	Jon Bruning (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	January 10–11, 2012	675	± 3.77%	34%	51%	–	15%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Kim Robak (D)	Don Stenberg (R)	Other	Undecided
Magellan Strategies	January 10–11, 2012	675	± 3.77%	32%	50%	–	18%

Results

United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2012^[46]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Deb Fischer	455,593	57.8%
	Democratic	Bob Kerrey	332,979	42.2%
Total votes			788,572	100.00

References

^ "2012 Senatorial General Election Results." Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
^ "Ben Nelson retiring from Senate". Politico. December 27, 2011.
^ "Bob Kerrey will run for U.S. Senate". Omaha World-Herald. February 29, 2012. Retrieved February 29, 2012.
^ "Omahan files as Democratic Senate candidate". Lincoln Journal Star. January 23, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Scalora, Christine (May 6, 2012). "Alternative candidates: Issues drew them to Senate race". North Platte Bulletin. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
^ Nebraska: Democratic Field Clears for Bob Kerrey | At the Races
^ Beutler brushes off Senate speculation; Nelson staff mulls campaign funds
^ ^a ^b Shefte, Jordan (December 28, 2011). "Jane Kleeb comments on Senator Nelson's retirement". KHAS-TV. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
^ Sullivan, Sean (February 13, 2012). "Lathrop Won't Run for Ben Nelson's Seat". National Journal. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
^ Ben Nelson retiring from Senate - John Bresnahan - POLITICO.com
^ Robak out of Senate race, too - Omaha.com
^ ^a ^b "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska" (PDF). Secretary of State of Nebraska. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
^ Tysver, Robynn (January 5, 2011). "Bruning makes Senate bid official". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
^ Fischer kicks off U.S. Senate bid - Omaha.com
^ Walton, Don (November 19, 2010). "Pat Flynn launches GOP Senate campaign". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
^ Nebraska Treasurer to Enter GOP Senate Primary : Roll Call Politics
^ Walton, Don (June 18, 2011). "Republican Senate field becoming crowded". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved June 18, 2011.
^ ^a ^b Tysver, Robynn (December 15, 2010). "More Republicans eyeing Senate?". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
^ Warneke, Kent (November 9, 2010). "Senate race doesn't interest Flood". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
^ Walton, Don (January 9, 2012). "Fortenberry won't seek Senate seat". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
^ Paul HammelWORLD-HERALD BUREAU. "Heineman: No Senate bid in 2012". Omaha.com. Retrieved November 5, 2010.
^ Nebraska Senate GOP Primary Gets a New Candidate : Roll Call Politics
^ Walton, Don (January 3, 2011). "Don Walton: Electoral vote battle looms". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 3, 2011.
^ Beck, Margery A. (November 14, 2010). "US Senate race wide open for Neb. GOP candidates". Associated Press. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
^ No Senate bid for Fortenberry - Omaha.com
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jon Bruning for Senate - Endorsements
^ Walton, Don (May 25, 2011). "Mike Huckabee endorses Jon Bruning". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
^ Walton, Don (June 30, 2011). "Mike Flood endorses Bruning Senate bid". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
^ "Arizona sheriff endorses Bruning". Lincoln Journal Star. February 20, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
^ Toeplitz, Shira (May 11, 2011). "Tea Party Express Endorses Jon Bruning in Nebraska". Roll Call. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
^ American Future Fund Political Action
^ Walton, Don (May 10, 2012). "Fortenberry endorsement adds to Fischer surge". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
^ ^a ^b Livingston, Abby (May 9, 2012). "Sarah Palin Endorses Deb Fischer in Nebraska Senate Race". Roll Call. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
^ Protecting Life : Deb Fischer 2012
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o Endorsements | Stenberg for Senate 2012
^ Walton, Don (November 8, 2011). "DeMint endorses Stenberg, sponsors fundraising drive". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
^ Pershing, Ben (October 18, 2011). "Mike Lee looks to carve a niche on the campaign trail". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
^ Ken Blackwell, an NRA & Club for Growth Board Member, Endorses Don Stenberg in Nebraska
^ Stenberg wins Mark Levin primary - David Catanese - POLITICO.com
^ FreedomWorks PAC Endorses Don Stenberg in the Nebraska Senate Race | Business Wire
^ Kerrey Campaign Finances
^ Fischer
^ Anderson
^ [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=NES1%7C Center for Responsive Politics
^ contributors by industry (opensecrets.org)
^ "Official Results of Nebraska General Election - November 6, 2012". Nebraska Secretary of State. p. 12. Retrieved 2013-01-02.

External links

Elections from the Nebraska Secretary of State
Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation
Candidate issue positions at On the Issues
Election news coverage at the Omaha World-Herald

Official campaign websites

[1] "2012 Senatorial General Election Results." Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 2014-12-11.

[nelson-2] "Ben Nelson retiring from Senate". Politico. December 27, 2011.

[3] "Bob Kerrey will run for U.S. Senate". Omaha World-Herald. February 29, 2012. Retrieved February 29, 2012.

[4] "Omahan files as Democratic Senate candidate". Lincoln Journal Star. January 23, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.

[npb-5] Scalora, Christine (May 6, 2012). "Alternative candidates: Issues drew them to Senate race". North Platte Bulletin. Retrieved May 7, 2012.

[6] Nebraska: Democratic Field Clears for Bob Kerrey | At the Races

[7] Beutler brushes off Senate speculation; Nelson staff mulls campaign funds

[kleeb-8] Shefte, Jordan (December 28, 2011). "Jane Kleeb comments on Senator Nelson's retirement". KHAS-TV. Retrieved December 29, 2011.

[9] Sullivan, Sean (February 13, 2012). "Lathrop Won't Run for Ben Nelson's Seat". National Journal. Retrieved February 13, 2012.

[10] Ben Nelson retiring from Senate - John Bresnahan - POLITICO.com

[11] Robak out of Senate race, too - Omaha.com

[NE_primary-12] "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska" (PDF). Secretary of State of Nebraska. Retrieved June 17, 2012.

[13] Tysver, Robynn (January 5, 2011). "Bruning makes Senate bid official". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 5, 2011.

[14] Fischer kicks off U.S. Senate bid - Omaha.com

[15] Walton, Don (November 19, 2010). "Pat Flynn launches GOP Senate campaign". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 22, 2010.

[16] Nebraska Treasurer to Enter GOP Senate Primary : Roll Call Politics

[17] Walton, Don (June 18, 2011). "Republican Senate field becoming crowded". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved June 18, 2011.

[ow-h01-18] Tysver, Robynn (December 15, 2010). "More Republicans eyeing Senate?". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved December 15, 2010.

[19] Warneke, Kent (November 9, 2010). "Senate race doesn't interest Flood". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved November 19, 2010.

[20] Walton, Don (January 9, 2012). "Fortenberry won't seek Senate seat". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 9, 2012.

[21] Paul HammelWORLD-HERALD BUREAU. "Heineman: No Senate bid in 2012". Omaha.com. Retrieved November 5, 2010.

[22] Nebraska Senate GOP Primary Gets a New Candidate : Roll Call Politics

[23] Walton, Don (January 3, 2011). "Don Walton: Electoral vote battle looms". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 3, 2011.

[24] Beck, Margery A. (November 14, 2010). "US Senate race wide open for Neb. GOP candidates". Associated Press. Retrieved December 10, 2010.

[25] No Senate bid for Fortenberry - Omaha.com

[bruningendorsements-26] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jon Bruning for Senate - Endorsements

[27] Walton, Don (May 25, 2011). "Mike Huckabee endorses Jon Bruning". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 17, 2011.

[28] Walton, Don (June 30, 2011). "Mike Flood endorses Bruning Senate bid". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 24, 2012.

[29] "Arizona sheriff endorses Bruning". Lincoln Journal Star. February 20, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2012.

[30] Toeplitz, Shira (May 11, 2011). "Tea Party Express Endorses Jon Bruning in Nebraska". Roll Call. Retrieved November 17, 2011.

[31] American Future Fund Political Action

[32] Walton, Don (May 10, 2012). "Fortenberry endorsement adds to Fischer surge". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved May 11, 2012.

[rc_palin-33] Livingston, Abby (May 9, 2012). "Sarah Palin Endorses Deb Fischer in Nebraska Senate Race". Roll Call. Retrieved May 11, 2012.

[34] Protecting Life : Deb Fischer 2012

[stenbergendorsements-35] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o Endorsements | Stenberg for Senate 2012

[36] Walton, Don (November 8, 2011). "DeMint endorses Stenberg, sponsors fundraising drive". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved November 17, 2011.

[37] Pershing, Ben (October 18, 2011). "Mike Lee looks to carve a niche on the campaign trail". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 17, 2011.

[38] Ken Blackwell, an NRA & Club for Growth Board Member, Endorses Don Stenberg in Nebraska

[39] Stenberg wins Mark Levin primary - David Catanese - POLITICO.com

[40] FreedomWorks PAC Endorses Don Stenberg in the Nebraska Senate Race | Business Wire

[41] Kerrey Campaign Finances

[42] Fischer

[43] Anderson

[44] [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=NES1%7C Center for Responsive Politics

[45] tributors by industry (opensecrets.org)

[officialgeneral-46] "Official Results of Nebraska General Election - November 6, 2012". Nebraska Secretary of State. p. 12. Retrieved 2013-01-02.

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