Nelson was nominated by the Democrats for the Senate in the 2000 election after his fellow Democrat, incumbent Bob Kerrey, announced his retirement.
His opponent was Attorney General Don Stenberg.
Nelson won the election with 50.99% of the vote after a campaign in which he spent 50% more ($1,004,985) than Stenberg.
Despite initially pledging to work together, Nelson and fellow U.S. Senator from Nebraska Chuck Hagel had a somewhat frosty relationship.
Nelson was nominated by the Democrats for the Senate in the 2000 election after his fellow Democrat, incumbent Bob Kerrey, announced his retirement. His opponent was Attorney General Don Stenberg. Nelson won the election with 50.99% of the vote after a campaign in which he spent 50% more ($1,004,985) than Stenberg. Despite initially pledging to work together, Nelson and fellow U.S. Senator from Nebraska Chuck Hagel had a somewhat frosty relationship.
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