2012 United States Senate election in Nebraska

Candidates Declared • Bob Kerrey, former U.S. Senator and former governor of Nebraska (initially declined) • Steven Lustgarten, video production company owner • Larry Marvin, landlord and perennial candidate • Sherman Yates Declined • Chris Beutler, Mayor of Lincoln • Jane Kleeb, founder and director of Bold Nebraska • Scott Kleeb, businessman, Democratic nominee for the 3rd congressional district in 2006 and for the U.S. Senate in 2008 • Ben Nelson, incumbent U.S. senator • Kim Robak, former lieutenant governor Endorsements Results == Republican primary ==

Candidates • Jon Bruning, Attorney General of Nebraska • Sharyn Elander • Pat Flynn, financial adviser • Don Stenberg, treasurer of Nebraska, former attorney general of Nebraska, nominee for this seat in 2000 and candidate for this seat in 2006 • Spencer Zimmerman, truck driver and Air Force veteran Declined • Bob Bennie, businessman • Rex Fisher, businessman • Jeff Fortenberry, U.S. representative • Dave Heineman, Governor of Nebraska • Kay Orr, former governor of Nebraska • Mike Simmonds, businessman • Adrian Smith, U.S. Representative • Lee Terry, U.S. Representative Polling Endorsements Results == 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 of debate, September 28, 2012 - C-SPAN • Complete video of debate, October 1, 2012 - C-SPAN Fundraising Top contributors Top industries Predictions Polling With Kerrey With Lathrop With Nelson With Robak Results By county From Secretary of State of Nebraska ;Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican By congressional district Fischer won all three congressional districts. == See also ==