Sen. Deb Fischer is projected to defeat a challenge from independent Dan Osborn after an unusually competitive race.

When I first ran for Senate, I promised that I wouldn’t be another talking head on TV. I put my head down and did the work. And I can honestly say I’ve delivered for Nebraska.

Smith has represented District 3 since 2006 after legendary Husker coach and three-term incumbent Tom Osborne gave up the seat to run for governor.