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May 13, 2026
Sen. Pete Ricketts Wins GOP Primary in Nebraska
- Sen. Pete Ricketts won the Republican primary, positioning him for a full six-year Senate term.
- He will face independent candidate Dan Osborn in the upcoming midterm elections, which are crucial for party control.
- The Nebraska Democratic Party is backing Osborn, while two Democrats competed for their nomination, raising concerns about vote-splitting.
2 Sources
- Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdownMay 13, 2026 at 1:10 AM · Fox News
- Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in NebraskaMay 13, 2026 at 6:58 AM · ABC News