LINCOLN — Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer kicked off her campaign for a third term in the U.S. Senate Wednesday, surrounded by a crowd of Republican officeholders and supporters.
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., announces that she will run for a third term in the Senate at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Wednesday.
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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer announces Wednesday that she will run for reelection, pledging to build Nebraska, protect the nation and stand up for “our shared values.” Fischer, Nebraska’s senior senator, made the announcement in the State Capitol Rotunda in Lincoln.
From left: Gov. Jim Pillen, former Govs. Kay Orr and Dave Heineman, and Rep. Don Bacon listen Wednesday to U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer's announcement at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln that she will run for a third term.
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State Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine says it's difficult for women with young children to serve in the Legislature. She waited until her boys were older. (LJS file)
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State Senator Deb Fischer with mentees.
State Senator Deb Fischer, left, speaks with mentees.
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Standing outside the Lincoln home she lived in from the age of four till she was married, Nebraska State Senator Deb Fischer (center) announces her candidacy for the U. S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Ben Nelson as her family and former Nebraska governor Kay Orr (second from left) look on Tuesday morning, June 28, 2011. (FRANCIS GARDLER / Lincoln Journal Star)
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Nebraska State Senator Deb Fischer (left) announces her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Ben Nelson as her mother Florence Strobel and husband Bruce Fischer look on at her childhood home in Lincoln Tuesday morning, June 28, 2011. (FRANCIS GARDLER / LJS File Photo)
Legislature
Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine visits with Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont during the 102nd Legislature's opening day on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. (ROBERT BECKER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Election Day, 5.15.12
State Sen. Deb Fischer, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, listens to a comment from Michael Hybl while campaigning on primary election day on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at The Mill in Lincoln. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Deb Fischer - Election Day
State Sen. Deb Fischer, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Nebraska, enjoys a laugh during a campaign stop at The Mill with Michael Hybl of Lincoln as he shows a message on his smartphone from his daughter, Emma, saying she had voted for Fischer on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Fischer won the race and will face Democrat Bob Kerrey in November. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Deb Fischer election night
Tne-state Sen. Deb Fischer gives a TV interview during her Senate campaign's primary election night watch party in 2012.
Deb Fischer election night
State Sen. Deb Fischer (right), a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Nebraska, smiles as she listens to a story from her mother Florence Strobel at her campaign's primary election night watch party on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at The Nebraska Club. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Deb Fischer election night
State Sen. Deb Fischer (center), a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Nebraska, listens to Linda Steiner, the wife of campaign volunteer Allen Steiner of Lincoln, at the campaign's primary election night watch party on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at The Nebraska Club. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
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State Senator Deb Fischer (left) kisses her mother, Florence Strobel, after winning Nebraska's Republican primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at The Cornhusker Hotel. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
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State Sen. Deb Fischer takes a private call minutes before taking to the stage to announce her primary win on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at The Cornhusker Hotel. Fischer claimed Nebraska's GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. (FRANCIS GARDLER / Lincoln Journal Star)
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Deb Fischer reacts to her suppporters cheers during her victory speech on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at The Cornhusker Hotel. Fischer, a state senator from Valentine, clinched the Republican nomination for Nebraska's open U.S. Senate seat. She will face Democrat and former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey in the November general election. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
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With members of her family looking on, state Sen. Deb Fischer acknowledges the cheers of the assembled crowd at her victory speech on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at The Cornhusker Hotel. Fischer claimed Nebraska's GOP Senate nomination in a hotly contested race. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Fischer, Bruning
State Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine embraces Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning at the end of a post-primary GOP unity event on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the state Republican Party headquarters in Lincoln. Fischer defeated Bruning on Tuesday to claim the state's GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. (ROBERT BECKER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Heineman, Fischer
State Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine receives applause from Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (left) during a post-primary GOP unity event on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the state Republican Party headquarters in Lincoln. Fischer, once a long-shot candidate, claimed the GOP Senate nomination in a tight race with Attorney General Jon Bruning. (ROBERT BECKER/Lincoln Journal Star)
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Fischer, Bruning
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning applauds state Sen. Deb Fischer during a post-primary Republican unity event on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the state GOP headquarters in Lincoln. Bruning, once seen as the front-runner, was defeated by Fischer in the primary. (ROBERT BECKER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Fischer, Pete Ricketts
State Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine visits with Pete Ricketts (right) after a post-primary Republican unity event on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the state GOP headquarters in Lincoln. Ricketts' father, Joe Ricketts, financed a pair of advertisements that gave Fischer a boost the weekend before the Republican primary, in which she won the nomination for U.S. Senate. (ROBERT BECKER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Fahleson, Stenberg, Heineman, Fischer, Bruning
State Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine receives applause from (L-R) Nebraska GOP chairman Mark Fahleson, State Treasurer Don Stenberg, Gov. Dave Heineman, and state Attorney General Jon Bruning during a post-primary GOP unity event on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the state Republican Party headquarters in Lincoln. Fischer defeated Bruning and Stenberg to claim the GOP nomination for Nebraska's open U.S. Senate seat. (ROBERT BECKER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Fischer, Bruning
State Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine speaks with Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning smiling behind her during a post-primary GOP unity event on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the state Republican Party headquarters in Lincoln. Fischer defeated Bruning on Tuesday to claim the state's GOP Senate nomination. (ROBERT BECKER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Deb Fischer debate
State Sen. Deb Fishcer answers a question during the U.S. Senate debate with Bob Kerrey on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.
Fischer Kerrey debate
State Sen. Deb Fischer (left) poses a question to former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey during the U.S. Senate debate on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.
Fischer Kerrey debate
State Sen. Deb Fischer (left) and former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey wait in the wings for their introductions prior to their debate on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.
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Republican Senate candidate Deb Fischer makes a point during the final Senate debate at the NET Studios in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012.
Bob Kerrey, Deb Fischer
Democratic candidate Bob Kerrey shakes hands with Republican opponent Deb Fischer after the two faced off in their final Senate debate Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Lincoln.
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Deb Fischer smiles at the audience during the final Senate debate with Bob Kerrey, broadcast live from the NET Studios in Lincoln, Oct. 1, 2012.
Deb Fischer campaign visit
Deb Fischer visits with early morning customers at the Country Cookin' Cafe in Beatrice.
Deb Fischer press conference, 11.1.2012
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer.
Deb Fischer press conference, 11.1.2012
U.S. Senate candidate Deb Fischer and Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman look on as U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns (left) endorses Fischer's candidacy for office in front of the media Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Lincoln.
Fischer Presser, 11.1.2012
U.S. Senate candidate Deb Fischer receives encouragement from a supporter during a news conference Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at the Nebraska Republican Party headquarters in Lincoln.
Deb Fischer Victory
Republican U.S. Senator-elect Deb Fischer gives a thumbs up to her supporters after claiming victory over Democrat Bob Kerrey in the race for Nebraska's open U.S. Senate seat.
Deb Fischer Campaign 11.06.2012
Republican senate candidate Deb Fischer addresses her supporters after winning Nebraska's U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Cornhusker Hotel.
Deb Fischer Victory
Deb Fischer gives a thumbs-up to her supporters, declaring victory in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race Tuesday, Nov. 06, 2012 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln.
Deb Fischer Campaign 11.06.2012
Republican senate candidate Deb Fischer hugs former Nebraska governor Kay A. Orr after winning her campaign Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at the Cornhusker Hotel.
Deb Fischer sworn in
Newly-elected Sen. Deb Fischer raises her right hand as she places her hand on a Bible held by her husband, Bruce, during a re-enactment of her swearing in by Vice President Joe Biden, in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Washington. Fischer previously was sworn in officially on the floor of the Senate to begin the 113th Congress.
Nebraska Korean War veterans tour Washington, DC memorials as part of Honor Flights
Korean War veteran Everett Shirk of Lincoln, Nebraska chats with Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer as they visit the Korean War Memorial, October 29, 2013, in Washington, DC as part of the Honor Flight for Nebraska veterans. Photo for the Lincoln Journal Star by Mike Theiler
Medal Of Honor, 6.7.14
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (left) shakes hands with Maralee Schwab, Donald Schwab's widow, at the Capitol on Saturday. Schwab was unable to travel to Washington for her deceased husband's Medal of Honor ceremony.
Capitol Forum Day, 03/21/2016
Sen. Deb Fischer pauses as other members of the state's congressional delegation, Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (from left), Adrian Smith and Brad Ashford, respond to a student's question during Monday's forum.
Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight members tour Washington, DC
Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer (right) and Nebraska Vietnam veterans take part in an event at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday in Washington, D.C. The veterans are part of the Nebraska Vietnam Combat Veterans Flight.
Fischer protest
Charley Friedman and Nancy Friedemann wear signs during a protest outside of a Lincoln Independent Business Association luncheon at which Sen. Deb Fischer spoke.
Deb Fischer in Kearney
Sen. Deb Fischer speaks during a listening session at American Legion Post 52 in Kearney on Thursday.
Fischer in Holdrege
An audience member records comments by Sen. Deb Fischer during a listening session at the Holdrege City Auditorium on Thursday.
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U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer takes a question as Tecumseh farmer Jerry Horstman holds a protest sign during a listening session at the Holdrege City Auditorium Thursday, March 15, 2017.
Fischer-Raybould debate
Sen. Deb Fischer (left) and Jane Raybould shake hands Monday morning before of a debate between the two U.S. Senate candidates in the Bosselman Conference Center at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.
Senator Deb Fischer wins re-election
LINCOLN, NEB - 11/06/18 - United States Senator Deb Fischer speaks during her election party at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The incumbent Fischer defeated Democrat Jane Raybould.
The 2019 Inaugural Ball at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Senator Deb Fischer and her husband Bruce are presented during the "Grand March" on Saturday Jan. 12th, 2019, for the 2019 Inaugural Ball at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Welcome Home Troop: Ribbon Cutting
Sen. Deb Fischer and National Guard members held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Air Refueling Wing headquarters.
CHIEF STANDING BEAR
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (from left), Rep. Jeff Fortenberry and Sen. Deb Fischer listen to remarks during an unveiling ceremony of a statue of Ponca Chief Standing Bear in Statuary Hall in September.
Lincoln South Beltway event
Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at an event to celebrate the progress made on construction of the Lincoln South Beltway on Oct. 8.
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U. S. Senator Deb Fischer speaks ahead of a rally supporting President Donald Trump at Eppley Airfield in Omaha on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. President Trump spoke as part of a Make America Great Again! campaign rally later in the evening.
