8:41 p.m. — Early results from Sarpy county have Bacon leading Eastman 65.7% to 34.3%. Early results from Douglas County have Bacon leading Eastman 51.1% to 48.9%.
9:12 p.m. — Senator Ben Sasse is speaking at the Regency Marriott Hotel for Bacon and Rickett’s celebration. Spirits are high as the candidates lead in the polls.