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Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race over Osborn

Latest · Democrats take control of U.S. House and Senate, but most Nebraska races stay the same (https://www.1011now.com)

Pete Ricketts won re-election to the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, defeating independent challenger Dan Osborn, according to NBC News and CBS News, which both…

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First published 21:49 UTC, 4 November 2026 · Updated 13:34 UTC, 5 November 2026

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Pete Ricketts won re-election to the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, defeating independent challenger Dan Osborn, according to NBC News and CBS News, which both projected his victory on Nov. 4. The Associated Press called the race, according to WPTV, while KECI reported that it was decided early Wednesday morning. The reports do not give a vote margin or totals, and NBC and CBS describe their calls as projections.

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5 November 2026

  1. 03:50https://www.1011now.com · Democrats take control of U.S. House and Senate, but most Nebraska races stay the same Original ↗
  2. 01:24KETV · Pete Ricketts secures Senate victory, looks ahead to next term Original ↗

4 November 2026

  1. 21:52El-Balad.com · Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn set $25 million Nebraska Senate fight Original ↗
  2. 17:51https://www.ktiv.com · Pete Ricketts claims victory over Dan Osborn in US Senate race Original ↗
  3. 17:40KECI · · also on 16 other sitesNebraska independent loses Senate race after strong fall showing Original ↗
  4. 17:30KMAland.com · Pillen, Ricketts, Flood retain seats in Nebraska races Original ↗
  5. 17:17Business Record · Sand is next Iowa governor; Turek wins Senate race Original ↗
  6. 17:06Nebraska Public Media · Jim Pillen wins Nebraska governor's race Original ↗
  7. 16:10The Norfolk Daily News · Duncan wins Knox County sheriff race Original ↗
  8. 15:00redstate.com · Pete Ricketts Crushes Democrats' Hopes for Nebraska Senate Upset, Sends Dan Osborn Packing Original ↗
  9. 14:25shafaqna.com · Trump-Backed Candidates Lose Key Senate Races Original ↗
  10. 12:40The Epoch Times · Ricketts Retains Senate Seat, Beating Independent Challenger in Nebraska Original ↗
  11. 11:24The Daily Star · Trump-Backed Candidates Lose Senate Races Original ↗
  12. 09:54Washington Examiner · Pete Ricketts survives challenge from Dan Osborn in Nebraska Original ↗
  13. 09:39https://www.knopnews2.com · · also on 3 other sitesElection Night 2026: Nebraska Senate race updates Original ↗
  14. 09:24CBS News · Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects Original ↗
  15. 08:42dailynebraskan.com · Republican Pete Ricketts is reelected for U.S. Senate Original ↗
  16. 08:31WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm · · also on 16 other sitesRepublican Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race Original ↗
  17. 08:28winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 2 other sitesRepublican Pete Ricketts wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Nebraska Original ↗
  18. 00:29Indiatimes · Nebraska Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Ricketts vs Osborn for Senate, Pillen vs Walz for governor Original ↗

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