Today, ATR released an updated list of incumbents and challengers in Nebraska who have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. These candidates have made a written commitment to their constituents to never raise their taxes. ATR strongly encourages taxpayers to consider those who have made this commitment. The list of incumbents and challengers who have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge is as follows:
| NE-Sen Mike Johanns (R) |
| NE-Sen Ben Nelson (D)* |
| NE-01 Jeff Fortenberry (R)** |
| NE-02 Lee Terry (R) |
| NE-03 Adrian Smith (R) |
| Incumbents | Challengers |
| Scott Price (L-3) | Debra Bosshart (H-16) |
| Tony Fulton (20-L) | John Lillis (H-12) |
| Richard Morthland (H-71) | |
| Tom Nesbitt (Treasurer) | |
| Don Stenberg (Treasurer) |
Notes:
* Senator Nelson recently violated his pledge by voting for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (12/24/09)
** Representative Fortenberry has violated his pledge by voting for H.R. 6 (1-18-07); H.R. 2419 (07/27/2007); and H.R. 2642 (05/18/2008)