Nebraska primaries spark Senate drama as Democrats clash and Ricketts eyes general

Nebraska’s state primaries center a contentious U.S. Senate race where two Democrats, Cindy Burbank and Bill Forbes, spar over who is a genuine candidate, with the party backing Burbank in the primary and Osborn in the general election. Forbes’ late entry and Burbank’s reinstatement after a court ruling underscore intra-party tensions as Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts pursues a full term, potentially facing independent Osborn in November. The slate also includes governor, U.S. House in the 2nd District, and 11 state legislature primaries, with voting rules, early voting patterns, and AP-only declarations of winners guiding coverage.