U.S. Senate, Nebraska

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General: Nov 3, 2026

Incumbent

Signed The AI PACT (Political Integrity Project 5-point pledge): end data center tax breaks and secret deals, require independent safety reviews of advanced AI models prior to release, establish an AI dividend sharing gains with displaced workers, make AI companies legally accountable for harms, and refuse taxpayer bailouts for AI firms. Moderate on AI safety and regulation, strong on data center opposition, strong public voice on AI.

Born and raised in Omaha, Dan Osborn is a “Navy Man, Mechanic, [and] Independent.” After leaving the military, he began work at Kellogg’s, eventually becoming president of his union and leading the members in a successful 11-week strike. His campaign is focused on prioritizing the working class. In the military, Dan saw lots of Pentagon waste firsthand and is ready to move spending to people:”Sometimes it seems the military overpays for everything — except soldiers. From forty-dollar hammers that cost ten bucks at the hardware store, to $10,000 switches that cost a couple of hundred dollars to manufacture, price gouging is draining our military of the resources to defend this country.”

Independent Dan Osborn had the best performance for any challenger in a Republican-held seat in the 2024 election cycle, earning 46.5% of the vote against Senator Deb Fischer. He is running again, challenging Senator Pete Ricketts, looking to build on his strong showing. Multiple polls have shown a close race, in a state hurt by Trump’s tariffs, and where Democrats are fired up to flip this seat and NE-2. There is no Democratic candidate for Senate in Nebraska, and Osborn is our best chance to defeat the Republican incumbent.

First-term Sen. Pete Ricketts has quickly shown himself to be a supporter of the U.S.-Israel relationship. The Nebraskan backed supplemental security assistance to the Jewish state and rejected three resolutions that would have blocked weapons sales to Israel during its war against Hamas.

Incumbent protection: Senator Pete Ricketts (CFGF Lifetime Rating 87%) is running for re-election in 2026. Cook Political Report labels this race as “Solid Republican.”

“On behalf of Nebraska small businesses, we are proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing small business interests,” said Ryan McIntosh, NFIB Nebraska State Director. “The candidates we endorsed have a deep understanding of the small business landscape and will be reliable advocates for pro-Main Street policies in Congress. We look forward to working with these leaders to create an environment where independent businesses can continue to grow and create jobs.” “Nebraska small businesses are the foundation of the state’s economy,” said Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Political Director. “Electing legislators who prioritize independent businesses will allow owners to continue to operate and grow. These candidates have pledged to build on last year’s great win for Main Street: permanency for the 20% Small Business Deduction. We look forward to working with these pro-small business leaders in Washington.”