Union leader Dan Osborn runs as independent against Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts
The gist
Independent Dan Osborn is challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts in Nebraska, with a poll showing him 6 points behind.
The race has drawn about $65 million in outside spending, much of it on negative ads.
How it unfolded
- Jul 8, 2025Independent Dan Osborn launched another run for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts, after losing to Sen. Deb Fischer the prior year.
- Jul 2026Cindy Burbank, the Democratic nominee in the Senate race, dropped out.
- Aug 2026Legal Marijuana Now candidate Mike Marvin dropped out and endorsed Osborn, though his name will still appear on the ballot.