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Republican Ricketts wins reelection over independent Osborn in Nebraska Senate race
The incumbent prevailed after Democrats backed an independent challenger and Republicans spent millions to define him as a Democrat.
- On Wednesday, NBC News projected Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts defeated independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska's Senate race, maintaining the GOP's hold on the seat.
- Ricketts' bid for a full term became competitive amid President Donald Trump's sinking approval ratings, with voters frustrated by high costs and the war with Iran.
- Attacking Ricketts' wealth, Osborn leaned into voter concerns about corruption, while Ricketts faced accusations that he was a "secret Democrat" to sway voters.
- Ricketts, initially appointed to the Senate in 2023 following Republican Ben Sasse's resignation, later won a special election to serve the remainder of his term.
- The GOP maintains its hold on both Nebraska Senate positions with this victory, preserving Republican control of the seats since 2012 as the party seeks Senate majority.
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Pete Ricketts survives challenge from Dan Osborn in Nebraska
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) survived a challenge from Dan Osborn, an independent who had the backing of the Nebraska Democratic Party, keeping the seat red as Republicans strive to maintain a majority in the upper chamber. The Associated Press called the race for Ricketts at 3:27 a.m. Ricketts garnered 50.2% against Osborn’s 43.8%, with 87% […]
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