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2020 general election

Nebraska Senate

The candidate who raised the most money won.

$4.7M was spent on the 2020 Nebraska Senate race: $4.7M raised by the campaigns, $1.6M of it from PACs, plus $12K from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Ben Sasse (Republican) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$4.7M

Raised by campaigns

$4.7M

PAC checks

$1.6M

Outside money

$12K

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Ben SasseRepublican, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$4.5M
Spent
$3.8M
From individuals
$2.4M
From PACs
$1.6M
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$12K
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 35% of Sasse's money came from PACs

Corporate $773K (46%)Trade group $316K (19%)Leadership PAC $358K (21%)Membership $80K (5%)Union $4K (0%)Super PAC $24K (1%)Other $126K (7%)

Biggest outside spenders

FEC record S4NE00090
Chris JanicekDemocrat
✗ Lost
Raised
$160K
Spent
$141K
From individuals
$68K
From PACs
$0
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$92K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0
FEC record S8NE00216

Plus 1 other candidate on the ballot with no reported money.

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2020 Nebraska Senate race?
$4.7M was spent on the 2020 Nebraska Senate race: $4.7M raised by the campaigns, $1.6M of it from PACs, plus $12K from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Ben Sasse (Republican) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2020 Nebraska Senate race?
Ben Sasse (Republican) raised $4.5M and had $12K in outside spending on their side.
Which outside groups spent the most on the 2020 Nebraska Senate race?
National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund ($11K), National Association for Gun Rights Inc PAC ($212).
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2020 Nebraska Senate race?
Sensible American Solutions Supporting Everyone PAC gave $17K to Ben Sasse; Oorah! Political Action Committee gave $15K to Ben Sasse; National Automobile Dealers Association Political Action Committee gave $14K to Ben Sasse.