| − | Democrat [[Ben Nelson]] is the incumbent. [[Pro-life]] [[Don Stenberg]] is running against [[RINO]] Jon Bruning for the Republican nomination; five Democrats have declared, including [[Bob Kerrey]]. | + | Democrat [[Ben Nelson]] is retiring. [[Pro-life]] [[Don Stenberg]] is running against [[RINO]] Jon Bruning for the Republican nomination; five Democrats have declared, including [[Bob Kerrey]]. |