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May 12, 2026
Cindy Burbank Wins Nebraska Democratic Primary, Expected to Withdraw in Support of Dan Osborn
- Cindy Burbank won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Bill Forbes, who was seen as a potential spoiler.
- Burbank is expected to withdraw from the race to support independent Dan Osborn after her primary victory.
- The Nebraska Democratic Party is backing Osborn, who narrowly lost to a Republican in 2024, in his challenge against Sen. Pete Ricketts.
4 Sources
- Nebraska Democrats are boosting a Senate candidate. Her pitch: Help someone else winMay 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM · CNN
- Nebraska Dem who will drop out and support Dan Osborn wins Senate primaryMay 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM · Politico
- Democrats pick Nebraska Senate nominee who could drop out and back independent Dan OsbornMay 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM · NBC
- Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan OsbornMay 13, 2026 at 1:07 AM · NYT