'Filibuster-proof' or not? Nebraska's legislative lineup remains uncertain.

As the party breakdown in next year’s Legislature remains uncertain, both major parties are hoping things will break their way.

At a Republican victory celebration Wednesday, GOP political director Todd Watson hailed the success of party candidates and looked forward to the legislative session.

“The filibuster-proof majority has been delivered. It’s time to get everyone in the room to discuss the issues and find the solution that gets things over the finish line,” Watson said.

Legislative rules require 33 votes to overcome a filibuster and vote on bills. Preliminary results of Tuesday’s election would give Republicans 33 senators in the officially nonpartisan body next year.

But Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb said that outcome could still change. She pointed to District 20 in Omaha, where Republican Stu Dornan leads Democrat John Fredrickson by 7,528 to 7,406, a margin of only 122 votes.

Conversely, Republicans hope to pick up another seat in Lincoln’s District 26, where Democrat George Dungan leads Republican Russ Barger by 5,504 to 5,443, a margin of only 61.

The secretary of state’s office says votes are still being counted, and results should be certified within a couple of weeks.