GOP candidates prevailed in enough races Tuesday to remain the dominant party even though senators aren't controlled by formal party leadership.
New senators are expected to fill 11 seats that were open because of term limits, plus one where a GOP incumbent was ousted in the May primary. Another 11 incumbent senators faced challengers, including several moderate Republicans who were targeted by conservatives endorsed by Gov. Pete Ricketts. Three incumbent Republicans ran for re-election unopposed.
Nebraska's Legislature has been comprised of 35 Republicans, 12 Democrats, one left-leaning independent and one Libertarian. Some Republican incumbents who weren't up for election are known to break ranks.
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