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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer talks to supporters during a Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue on Tuesday. She won her bid for a third term.

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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, speaks at an election watch party along with his wife, Susanne Shore, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and 1st District Rep. Mike Flood carry pizzas for volunteers making phone calls at Deb Fischer's campaign office in Lincoln on Election Day.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

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Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Election 2024 Photos: 2024 Election Day in Lincoln

Daily Nebraskan photographers Emma DeShon (left) and Izzy Lewis send photos to their news desk during a Democrat election night watch party Tuesday at the Delray 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Lincoln City Council member Justin Carlson (from left), Liz Ring Carlson, Lancaster County Commissioner Christa Yoakum and her husband John Yoakum, a member of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District board, chat during a Democrat election night watch party Tuesday at the Delray 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Lincoln City Council member Justin Carlson (from left) and Liz Ring Carlson speak with Lancaster County Board Commissioner Christa Yoakum during a Democrat election night watch party Tuesday at the DelRay 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Joanna Davis-Yoakum wears earrings encouraging people to vote during a Democratic watch party on Tuesday at DelRay 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Members of the Lancaster Democratic Party congregate during an election night watch party Tuesday at DelRay 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Chelsea Richardson (center right) points to a board projecting election results to Kyle Carson (right) both of Lincoln, at a Dan Osborn watch party at Embassy Suites in La Vista on Tuesday.

LIZ RYMAREV, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Incumbent state Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln (center) talks with her mother Debbie Curry of Columbus (right) at a Republican election night watch party on Tuesday at the Cornhusker Hotel.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward (left) talks with incumbent Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln at a Republican election night watch party on Tuesday at the Cornhusker Hotel.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

District 27 legislative candidate Dawn Liphardt of Lincoln attends a Republican election night watch party on Tuesday at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Republicans, including Auditor Mike Foley, attend a Republican election night watch party on Tuesday at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, speaks at an election watch party along with his wife, Susanne Shore, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD

Cardboard cutouts of Tim Walz and Kamala Harris are set up at a Democrat watch party Tuesday at Delray 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Benita Casas wears a cat mascot head while enjoying a Democrat election night watch party on Tuesday at Delray 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Democratic Party members congregate around a photo area with cardboard cutouts of Tim Walz and Kamala Harris during an election night watch party Tuesday Delray 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Michael Marcheck poses for a portrait in front of a photo area during a Democrat election night watch party Tuesday at Delray 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Chris McCoy (left) and Laura Heine chat during a Democrat election night watch party on Tuesday at Delray 817.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Rep. Adrian Smith speaks during a Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer talks to supporters during a Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue on Tuesday. She won her bid for a third term.

CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Rep. Don Bacon talks to supporters during a Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

University of Nebraska-Lincoln political science sophomore Leo Sabbini gets ready to make a phone call next to 1st District Rep. Mike Flood at U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer's campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (from left) and 1st District Rep. Mike Flood talk with U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer as volunteers make calls at a phone bank drive at her campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

First District Rep. Mike Flood and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer talk with supporters at her campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (left) talks with Sen. Deb Fischer at Fischer's campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln. The two stopped by to talk with volunteers on Election Day as they made calls to voters.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts talks with supporters at Deb Fischer's campaign office on Election Day in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer talks with supporters at her campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln. Volunteers were making phone calls to voters on Election Day.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and 1st District Rep. Mike Flood carry pizzas for volunteers making phone calls at Deb Fischer's campaign office in Lincoln on Election Day.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (right) talks with supporters, including Darlene Starman of Lincoln, at her campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (left) and 1st District Rep. Mike Flood talk with volunteers at Deb Fischer's campaign office on Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Voting stickers are available on a table to voters at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Chris McCollister (left) votes along with others Nov. 5 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Lake Schulke casts her vote on Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A cutout of Jesus watches over voters on Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Voters cast their ballots Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Katie Goeling (right) fills out her ballot while her son Gunner, 4, holds her hand during Election Day in November 2024 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Malcolm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Katie Goeling (left) fills out her ballot while her son Gunner, 4, holds her hand during Election Day on Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Malcolm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Katie Goeling (center) fills out her ballot while her son Gunner, 4, holds her hand during Election Day on Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Malcolm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Election official Bob Snider works during Election Day on Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Malcolm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Toussaint Barrett votes Tuesday at F Street Community Center in central Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Abigail Webb votes on Tuesday at F Street Community Center.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

People line up to vote Tuesday at F Street Community Center in central Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Rep. Mike Flood speaks during a Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Rep. Mike Flood speaks during a Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue on Tuesday.

CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Reach the writer at 402-473-7223 or awegley@journalstar.com. On Twitter @andrewwegley

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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer talks to supporters during a Republican election night watch party at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue on Tuesday. She won her bid for a third term.

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students at the UNL City Union on Tuesday.

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, speaks at an election watch party along with his wife, Susanne Shore, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and 1st District Rep. Mike Flood carry pizzas for volunteers making phone calls at Deb Fischer's campaign office in Lincoln on Election Day.

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