The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Nebraska features multiple candidates, including Burbank, Dan Osborn, and incumbent Pete Ricketts.
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Updated Sep 16
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What happened
The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Nebraska features multiple candidates, including Burbank, Dan Osborn, and incumbent Pete Ricketts.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Dan Osborn is running for U.S. Senate in Nebraska, challenging Pete Ricketts' political base, and is currently referenced in relation to Red Cloud.Sub-event
- Robin Richards has entered the Nebraska Senate race, running against incumbent Pete Ricketts.Sub-event
- Forbes lost a primary contest to Burbank, which was seeking placement on the ballot, as party rules determined vacancy filling.Sub-event
Osborn and Ricketts are tied in the Nebraska Senate race, and the NDP endorsed Osborn.1 source
- The 2026 Nebraska Senate race continues with Dan Osborn running against Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer, while Burbank paid a filing fee.Sub-event
Ricketts targeted Osborn during a campaign event and linked the Senate race to U.S. Senate control regarding Iran.1 source
- Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts, and Dan Osborn are contesting the U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska.Sub-event
Burbank indicated support for Osborn, and the party chairwoman pushed for him on X.1 source
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William Forbes ran in the Nebraska primary and filed a lawsuit against the party.1 source
Burbank, Osborn, and Ricketts are running in the Nebraska U.S. Senate race.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nebraska
state of the United States of America
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Burbank
city in Los Angeles County, State of California, United States
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Dan Osborn
American labor union leader (born 1975)
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Pete Ricketts
United States Senator from Nebraska since 2023
Related events
- Dan Osborn has challenged Pete Ricketts for the Senate seat.
- The Iran conflict is causing financial pressure on families in Nebraska, while Pete Ricketts continues to serve Nebraska interests.
- Dan Osborn, an active political figure in Nebraska, has become an endorser of the Nebraska Democratic Party.
- Dan Osborn is running an independent political campaign in the state of Nebraska.
- Dan Osborn sought to manage his public image through CNN during his Nebraska Senate run.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- kvsh.com
- kwit.org
- kwit.org
- newsweek.com
- nebraska.tv
- dailymail.com
- nebraska.tvFormer Senate candidate files lawsuit against NE Democratic Party
- ketv.com