Nebraska Senate
There's no live forecast for the 2026 Nebraska Senate race: Cindy Burbank is off the ballot, and no Democratic candidate will be on the ballot.
No Democratic nominee
Cindy Burbank, who won the Democratic primary with 89.5%, withdrew from the general election on July 17, 2026 and will not appear on the ballot. No Democrat is running. The November race is Republican Pete Ricketts against independent Dan Osborn, who qualified for the ballot in July with over 6,000 signatures and whom the Nebraska Democratic Party endorsed. This Dem-vs-Rep model cannot forecast that matchup. It does not distort the control number either way: Osborn has said he would not caucus with either party, so an Osborn win is not a Democratic seat, which is exactly how the simulation already treats it.
No forecast is published for this race. The forecast returns if and when a Dem-vs-Rep matchup is set and polled.
Cindy Burbank left the race on July 17, 2026. Because this seat has no forecast, it is held out of the Senate-control simulation rather than counted for either party. source
No forecast here — here's where the race is live
This seat has no candidate yet. These 2026 races have a live forecast:
Latest news
Too Many in US Working Class Have No Political HomeIn much of the country, there is an enormous vacuum for working people seeking political representation. In 2024, 132 Republican House victories were by 25 percentage points or more.In nine Great Plains and central states—Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri,…
Common Dreams · Yesterday
Donald Trump's Rally Suit Under ScrutinyDuring a campaign rally in Nebraska on Monday night, the president gave everyone a rare insight into something personal—his wardrobe. Trump was in Grand Island, Nebraska, to support incumbent Senator Pete Ricketts who faces a competitive challenge from indepe…
Biztoc.com · October 7, 2026
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Raw Story · October 6, 2026
Fashion guru exposes damning detail in Trump's 'cheap' rally suit: 'I wonder why'A fashion guru spotted a damning detail in the suit President Donald Trump chose to wear at his Nebraska rally Tuesday. Trump traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska, to stump for Republicans like Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) against independent candidate Dan Osborn …
Raw Story · October 6, 2026
Trump Publicly Disrespects His Wife With A LONG, Hard Gander At Natalie HarpThere's an old saying when it comes to men who have a propensity for infidelity: "You lose 'em how you get 'em," and I do believe Melania Trump is soon to learn a rather difficult lesson in that regard. All of Donald Trump's three marriages have been rife wi…
Crooksandliars.com · October 6, 2026
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These polls are of the former matchup against Cindy Burbank and are kept as a record only — they no longer describe this race.
The polls behind it
1 poll · newest firstFrequently asked questions
Who is running in the 2026 Nebraska Senate race?
Pete Ricketts (Republican) is on the ballot. The Democratic nominee is undetermined: Cindy Burbank left the race, and no Democratic candidate will appear on the ballot.
Why is there no forecast for the 2026 Nebraska Senate race?
The polls on file are of a matchup that no longer exists, so publishing a number from them would be misleading. The forecast returns once a new Democratic nominee is set and pollsters survey the new race.
When is the 2026 Nebraska Senate election?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.