Coverage dated July 7, 2025

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn makes another bid for Senate

Headline from Roll Call

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn, who waged a competitive bid for Senate in 2024, will challenge Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts next year.

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Roll Call
Nebraska independent Dan Osborn makes another bid for Senate (opens Roll Call)
Published Jul 7, 2025
Roll Call's feed description
Nebraska independent Dan Osborn, who waged a competitive bid for Senate in 2024, will challenge Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts next year.
The Hill
Dan Osborn launches independent Senate bid against Ricketts in Nebraska (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 7, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Dan Osborn, an industrial mechanic who lost a Senate bid as an independent against Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) by single digits last year, is launching another bid for the upper chamber – this time for Sen. Pete Ricketts’ (R-Neb.) seat.
Washington Examiner
Independent candidate Dan Osborn announces Nebraska Senate campaign against Pete Ricketts (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 7, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Osborn lost an unexpectedly close race to Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) in 2024 after cultivating a pro-union, pro-border security, and pro-working class platform.
CBS News
Nebraska independent Dan Osborn launches Senate bid after closer-than-expected 2024 challenge (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 7, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Independent Dan Osborn announced another bid to represent Nebraska in the Senate on Tuesday, challenging GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts after his loss in an unexpectedly competitive race against a Republican incumbent last year.
The Daily Caller
Failed Candidate Takes Another Shot At GOP-Held Senate Seat (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 7, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Independent candidate Dan Osborn launched another Senate bid Tuesday vowing to defeat Republican Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts during the 2026 midterms.