Live Results: Nebraska Senate midterm election
Summary
Nebraska’s 2026 midterm races have become more competitive than expected, with Independent Dan Osborn challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts and Democrats targeting a House seat and the governorship. The article links the political pressure on Republicans to economic concerns in agriculture and manufacturing, including tariffs and fuel prices, but reports no election results.Key Facts
- Ricketts, who took office in 2023, is seeking election to the Senate against independent candidate Dan Osborn.
- Democratic nominee Cindy Burbank dropped out of the Senate race in July.
- Osborn says he will not caucus with either party; Republicans argue that Democratic donors’ support suggests he would align with Democrats.
- Ricketts had raised $14.5 million by mid-October, while Osborn had raised $11 million; outside groups also spent millions on the race.
- Democrat Denise Powell is challenging Republican Brinker Harding for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, whose Republican representative, Don Bacon, is retiring.
- The 2nd District includes Omaha and was the only Nebraska congressional district to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
- Republican Gov. Jim Pillen is running against Democrat Lynne Walz; Republicans have held the governorship since 1999.
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