Pete Ricketts at Risk in Nebraska, State Trump Won by 20 Points
Summary
Republican Senator Pete Ricketts faces a closer-than-expected race for reelection in Nebraska, despite the state being strongly won by President Donald Trump in 2024. Independent candidate Dan Osborn has gained support, making the contest more competitive as Election Day approaches.Key Facts
- Nebraska was won by President Donald Trump by 20.4 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election.
- Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican, is being challenged by independent candidate Dan Osborn.
- Recent polls show a close race, with leads for both Ricketts and Osborn within 5 points.
- Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved the race from “Likely Republican” to “Leans Republican” on October 14.
- Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate.
- Democrats need to gain four seats in the upcoming election to take control, relying on Vice President JD Vance to break ties.
- President Trump campaigned with Ricketts in Grand Island, Nebraska, on October 5.
- Both campaigns accuse each other of misleading voters; Osborn says he will remain independent and not join either party.
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