Incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska won her re-election bid against Independent candidate Dan Osborn to retain control of her seat in the U.S. Senate, Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ projects.

Fischer currently serves as Nebraska’s senior senator, a position he has held since 2013. He narrowly defeated Osborn after some polls showed him leading heading into Election Day.

Because of Osborn’s independence, the Nebraska senate race did not spark the kind of fundraising campaign that a typical competitive race would usually provide. Only $24 million in outside funds was spent on this race, and the two candidates raised a combined $16 million.

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Technically, the Senate currently has four independent members, but all four are Democrats. While it was not unprecedented for independent candidates to win Senate races, Osborn was unique in not having any elected experience.

Democrats were trying to defend 21 seats in the US Senate on Tuesday, while Republicans held just 11 seats. But Republicans are now expected to regain control of the US Senate.

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