Incumbent Democratic senator Ben Nelson chose to retire instead of seeking a third term.

[1] Democrat Bob Kerrey, who held this seat from 1989 to 2001, and Republican state senator Deb Fischer won their respective parties' primary elections on May 15, 2012.

Fischer's inauguration marked the first time since the resignation of Roman Hruska in 1976 where Republicans held both Senate seats from Nebraska.

Senators Individuals The first debate took place at the Heartland Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012.

External links [52] [53] With Kerrey With Lathrop With Nelson With Robak From Secretary of State of Nebraska[70] Republican Democratic Fischer won all 3 congressional districts.