OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer won reelection Tuesday to a third term in the U.S. Senate, besting challenger Dan Osborn, a former labor union boss and military veteran who gained traction during the race by rejecting both major parties to run as an independent.

Senator Deb Fischer, the two-term Republican from Nebraska, survived a dark horse challenge from Dan Osborn, a mechanic and labor leader who ran as an independent.

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

Republican Sen. Deb Fischer has won the Nebraska Senate race, defeating Independent Dan Osborn, according to a race call by the Associated Press. With her victory, Republicans have taken control of the upper chamber of Congress.

Republican Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer defeated independent candidate Dan Osborn in a competitive race to win reelection to a third

Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer can rest easy, as she is projected to defeat independent Dan Osborn and hang on to her U.S. Senate seat.Fischer’s victory is a relief to Republicans hoping to take control of the Senate from Democrats.

Fischer, a Republican incumbent bogged down by low approval ratings, faced newcomer Dan Osborn, who said he would not caucus with either party

Republican Sen. Deb Fischer will win reelection in Nebraska, defeating an unexpectedly strong challenge from independent Dan Osborn, CNN projects.

(Reuters) - Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer won a third term in the U.S. Senate, Edison Research projected on Wednesday, fending off a closer-than-expected challenge from an Omaha union leader, Dan Osborn, who ran as an independent.