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PACs Spend Over $15 Million on Nebraska Senate Race Independent Expenditures

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Records processed by the Federal Election Commission show that political action committees have spent over $15 million on independent expenditures in Nebraska's Senate race. Between October 1 and the report date, PACs spent $7.9 million to oppose Dan Osborn or support Pete Ricketts, and $7.3 million to oppose Pete Ricketts or support Dan Osborn. The majority of this spending comes in the form of negative advertisements.

From nebraskapublicmedia.org

Why it matters

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The large volume of outside spending, much of it from newly formed PACs, indicates a high level of financial investment in the contest. Specific groups, such as Cornhusker Majority PAC and Nebraska Values PAC, have spent millions to influence the outcome of the race.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Nebraska features multiple candidates, including Dan Osborn and incumbent Pete Ricketts.

From nebraskapublicmedia.org

Who's involved

  • Federal Election CommissionFederal Election Commission, which processes and regulates campaign spending records.
  • Dan OsbornDan Osborn, a candidate in the Nebraska Senate race.
  • Pete RickettsPete Ricketts, the incumbent Senator in the Nebraska Senate race.

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