LINCOLN - State Senator Kate Bolz secured the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent Republican Congressman Jeff Fortenberry. The 1st Congressional District has the potential to be more competitive than in previous elections. Bolz stated that her primary focus is helping those affected by coronavirus and supporting the healthcare workers. Speaking to supporters, Bolz stated that "What we need is confidence and belief in one another, that our goodness and ingenuity will prevail, that today's challenges don't have to be tomorrow's struggles, that instead, they can be a part of our story of overcoming adversity, changing for the better and continuing to build our collective American Dream."

Fortenberry issued a statement saying, "together we're working non-stop, particularly during this crisis, to protect health care, fight COVID-19 and support Nebraska families, farmers and small businesses." Following the declaration of the Bolz victory, Fortenberry released both television and radio advertisements attacking Bolz over international affairs. These ads are expected to run heavily over the next month.

Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District will see incumbent Congressman Don Bacon square off against Kara Eastman. The 3rd District will see incumbent Congressman Adrian Smith face off against Mark Elworth Jr. Incumbent Senator Ben Sasse easily defeated fellow republican Matt Innis in the GOP primary and will face democrat Chirs Janicek in November.

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