NE District 3
Nebraska · 5 Counties · Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings
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Federal Representatives
Deb Fischer
Republican · U.S. Senator
Phone: 202-224-6551
Web: https://www.fischer.senate.gov
Office: 448 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Pete Ricketts
Republican · U.S. Senator
Phone: 202-224-4224
Web: https://www.ricketts.senate.gov
Office: 139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Adrian Smith
Republican · U.S. Representative
Phone: 202-225-6435
Web: https://adriansmith.house.gov
Office: 502 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2703
Key Demographics
653,047
Population
$64K
Median Income
40
Median Age
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| Urban Population | 50% |
| Diversity Index | 24.1 |
| Land Area | 69,614 sq mi |
Federal Spending
$1.5M
Total Annual
8
Contracts & Grants
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Infrastructure
| Project | Agency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | Environmental Protection Agency | $7.2M |
| STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.6M |
| SJS EXECUTIVES, LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.2M |
| SJS EXECUTIVES, LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | $471K |
| ALTERGOTT FORESTRY, LLC | Department of Agriculture | $156K |
Statewide Context
330,435
Nebraska Medicaid & CHIP (Jun 2026)
112,341
Nebraska Veteran Population (FY2026)
Statewide totals, not specific to this district — these federal programs report only at the state level. Sources: CMS (data.medicaid.gov), VA NCVAS (datahub.va.gov).
Geography
| Counties (5) | Major Cities |
|---|---|
| Hall, Buffalo, Platte, Adams, Scotts Bluff | Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings |