Election 2020 results: Biden claims victory; Nebraska, Iowa incumbents win in Congress, Senate races
The latest updates on Nebraska, Iowa, and national races
(WOWT) - Here’s a quick update on where the numbers stand in Tuesday’s top local, state, and national races.
President/vice president
Updated at 10:55 a.m. Saturday. [MAP]
Trump/Pence (R): 47.73% || 214 electoral votes
Biden/Harris (D): 50.61% || 284 electoral votes
DECISION 2020
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Nebraska & Iowa results
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NEBRASKA
Sources: Nebraska Secretary of State, Douglas County Election Commission
U.S. Senate
As of 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, all 1,379 precincts were reporting final tallies.
Sen. Ben Sasse (R): 67.69%
Chris Janicek (D): 25.97%
2nd Congressional District
As of 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, all 289 precincts were reporting final tallies.
Rep. Don Bacon (R): 51%
Kara Eastman (D): 46%
1st Congressional District
As of 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, all 502 precincts were reporting final tallies.
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R): 50.89%
Kate Bolz (D): 37.70%
Douglas County Commissioner – 3rd District
Commissioner Chris Rodgers: 87%
Write-in ballots: 13%
State amendments & initiatives
As of 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, all 1,379 precincts were reporting final tallies.
GAMBLING
Authorize gambling at racetracks (429): 64.94% – Yes || 35.06% – No
Establish casino regulation commission (430): 64.90% – Yes || 35.10% – No
Impose tax on casinos (431): 68.83% – Yes || 31.37% – No
OTHER
Payday loans (428): 82.81% – Yes || 17.19% – No
AMENDMENTS
1. Removal of slavery as punishment: 61.01% – Yes || 38.99% – No
2. Extend TIF repayments: 61.17% – Yes || 38.83% – No
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IOWA
Source: Iowa Secretary of State
U.S. Senate
As of 4:16 a.m., all 99 counties had reported results.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R): 51.75%
Theresa Greenfield (D): 45.14%
3rd Congressional District
As of 12:28 a.m. Wednesday, all 16 counties had reported results.
Rep. Cindy Axne (D): 48.94%
David Young (R): 47.55%
4th Congressional District
As of 4:16 a.m. Wednesday, all 39 counties had reported results.
State Sen. Randy Feenstra (R): 61.99%
J. D. Schoulten (D): 37.78%
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