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politics14 days ago•3 min saved

Nebraska Dem nominee could bow out to back independent Osborn against Ricketts

Democrat Cindy Burbank won Nebraska’s Senate primary, potentially clearing the path for independent Dan Osborn to challenge GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts in November if she concedes. Osborn, who ran as an independent in 2024 and says he won’t caucus with either party, has been positioned to face Ricketts, while Democrats debated backing Osborn after a last-minute opponent raised concerns of a GOP plant. Burbank says she’ll drop out only if polling shows she cannot win, and would remove her name if needed; Ricketts has Trump’s endorsement and is highlighting tax cuts as he defends his seat.

via NBC News|

#cindy-burbank #dan-osborn #democratic-primary

politics14 days ago•6 min saved

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.

via PBS|

#dan-osborn #nebraska #pete-ricketts

politics10 months ago•5 min saved

Independent Dan Osborn Announces Second Senate Bid in Nebraska

Independent Dan Osborn announced his bid for Nebraska's Senate seat, emphasizing his independence from party politics and criticizing the influence of wealthy donors and billionaires. Last year, he narrowly lost to Republican Deb Fischer, and this year he faces a Republican opponent, Pete Ricketts. Osborn maintains a nonpartisan stance, has received Democratic support, but insists he will not caucus with either party if elected, aiming to demonstrate that independents can succeed in traditionally partisan states.

via NBC News|

#campaign #dan-osborn #independent

politics10 months ago•0 min saved

Dan Osborn Announces Run for Nebraska U.S. Senate in 2026

Dan Osborn, a former union leader in Nebraska, announced he will run as an independent for the other Senate seat in next year's election, aiming to attract working-class voters who are shifting away from Democrats.

via The Washington Post|

#dan-osborn #election-2024 #independent-candidate

politics10 months ago•2 min saved

Independent Dan Osborn Announces Run for Nebraska Senate in 2026

Dan Osborn is running for Nebraska Senate in 2026, facing a tough primary with potential attacks from Ricketts and a need to appeal to disenchanted GOP voters, while maintaining his independence and attracting independent voters in the state.

via Politico|

#2026-election #dan-osborn #nebraska-senate

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Deb Fischer Secures Nebraska Senate Seat, Defeats Independent Rival

Senator Deb Fischer (D-Neb.) is projected to win reelection for a third term in the Nebraska Senate race, overcoming a surprising challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn. Fischer, who faced no Democratic opponent, was challenged by Osborn, a steamfitter with a diverse platform appealing to both Republicans and Democrats. The unexpectedly competitive race drew significant spending and attention, with Fischer's seat rated as 'lean Republican' by the Cook Political Report. Despite the challenge, independent candidates like Osborn historically face difficulties in Senate races.

via The Hill|

#dan-osborn #deb-fischer #independent-candidate