Biography
Leadership: Deputy Whip
Political Highlights: Valentine Rural High School Board of Education, 1990-2004; Neb. Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, 2000-2004; Neb. Legislature, 2005-13
Born: March 1, 1951; Lincoln, Neb.
Residence: Valentine
Religion: Presbyterian
Family: Husband, Bruce Fischer; three children
Education: U. of Nebraska, B.S. 1988
Elected: 2012
Committee Assignments: Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (Food & Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, & Research; Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems, & Food Safety & Security; Rural Development & Energy); Armed Services (Emerging Threats & Capabilities; Readiness & Management Support; Strategic Forces - Ranking Member); Commerce, Science & Transportation (Communications, Media, & Broadband; Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change & Manufacturing; Space & Science; Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, & Ports - Ranking Member); Rules & Administration; Select Ethics
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Roll Call Vitals
District Rating: Safe Republican
House Seniority: 42nd ranked Senate Republican
Twitter: 102,939 followers
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
2012 Election Results
Candidate
Deb Fischer (R)
Bob Kerrey (D)
Votes
449,240
323,753
%
58.1%
41.9%