Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate election, CBS News projects
Summary
CBS News projects that Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts won reelection in Nebraska, defeating independent Dan Osborn. The result preserves a Republican-held seat as the GOP seeks to maintain its Senate majority.Key Facts
- Ricketts, 62, was appointed to the Senate in 2023 after serving as Nebraska governor.
- Osborn, 51, is a former union leader who ran for the Senate for the second time.
- Osborn lost to Republican Sen. Deb Fischer by seven points in 2024.
- Democrats again cleared the way for Osborn to run as an independent in 2026.
- Nebraska has not elected a non-Republican candidate since 2006, according to the article.
- The article says the race was competitive amid high fuel prices and an unfavorable environment for Republicans.
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