Nebraska U.S. Senator Deb Fischer announced she will seek re-election for her United States Senate seat, Wednesday morning.
Senator Fischer said during her announcement speech in the Lincoln Capitol building rotunda:
“Today I am humbly asking for your support – and your vote – so that I might continue to serve the people I know and the state I love. Together, we have made a difference for this country. But it’s no secret we live in a dangerous time, at home and abroad. It seems our way of life is under attack everywhere we turn. And I’ll be honest, some weeks in Washington can be pretty depressing. But once I land at Eppley and come home every Friday, I have hope. You give me hope. It’s easy to – Nebraskans are good people. We are pioneers and we are patriots. We don’t want a hand up, we just want a fair shake. And so together, with your support, we will continue to stand tall for our shared values and take care of our people. We will build Nebraska. We will protect this nation. And we will secure that brighter future for our children and grandchildren. Thank you.”
At this time, Senator Fischer is running unopposed for the senate seat. According to reporting from News Channel Nebraska, Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb has indicated that the Dems will put forth a challenger.