Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., won a third term Tuesday, defeating independent challenger Dan Osborn. Her victory secures 51 Senate seats for the Republicans, giving them control of the chamber.

Fischer had faced a stronger-than-expected challenge from Osborn, a union leader, who criticized her as out of touch with local needs.

Despite the state’s Republican lean, Osborn’s campaign gained unexpected traction, with his focus on workers’ rights, veteran services, marijuana legalization, and what he called “reasonable gun safety measures.”

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