LINCOLN — Nebraska's longest-serving state senator could have a tougher than usual battle ahead of him in his quest to return to the Nebraska Legislature, while a recently appointed lawmaker was trailing in his first election bid and an incumbent senator looked to be in trouble Tuesday night.
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Photos: Nebraska Primary Election Day 2024
Rep. Don Bacon votes at the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building in Papillion on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Rep. Don Bacon shows his ID before votes in the primary at the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building in Papillion on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Rep. Don Bacon and his wife, Angie Bacon walk into the the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building to vote in Papillion on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Rep. Don Bacon and his wife, Angie Bacon walk back to their car after voting at the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building in Papillion on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Rep. Don Bacon and his wife, Angie Bacon vote at the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building in Papillion on Tuesday.
Rep. Don Bacon talks to the media after voting at the Sarpy County Sheriff Administration Building in Papillion on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Dan and Sallie Frei check in to vote at the Harvey Oaks Elementary School polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Dan Frei votes in the Nebraska primary election at the Harvey Oaks Elementary School polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Dan Frei votes in the Nebraska primary election at the Harvey Oaks Elementary School polling location in Omaha on Tuesday. Frei's wife, Sallie, is seen voting in the background.
A "polling place" sign hangs on a bench outside Harvey Oaks Elementary School in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
No voters are seen queued to vote as polls open at 8 a.m. for the Nebraska primary election at the Harvey Oaks Elementary School polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Ben Larson casts his ballot in the Nebraska primary election at the Harvey Oaks Elementary School polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Lindsay Eisenmenger votes in the primary election at the Claas Omaha building in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A woman votes at the American Legion Post 331 in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. As of 10:45 a.m, she was the eight ballot cast, plus one provisional vote.
Marty Foral is the fourth voter as of 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Social Hall in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A sign reminds voters of the new voter ID requirements at Our Lady of Guadalupe Social Hall iin Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Jarard Killipa casts his ballot at the Fullerton Elementary School polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A voter casts her ballot at the Relevant Community Church Polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Election workers wait for voters to arrive at Relevant Community Church to vote in the Nebraska primary election in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A voter presents her ID to vote in the Nebraska primary election at Relevant Community Church in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Voters line up to vote in the Nebraska primary election at the Brookside Church polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Scott Meredith votes in the Nebraska primary election at the Brookside Church polling location in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
A voter arrives at the Brookside Church polling location to vote in the Nebraska primary election in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Aaron Bryant casts his ballot for the Nebraska primary election at Lexus of Omaha in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Aaron Bryant casts his ballot for the Nebraska primary election at Lexus of Omaha in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
People vote at Walnut Hill elementary in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Jessie Winfrey finishes her ballot while voting at the Masonic Prince Hall Grand Lodge in Omaha on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
