Nebraska Democrats vote not to fill vacancy for Senate race

The approved motion continues the Democratic strategy of clearing the field for nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 23, 2026

Words: 870

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Democratic Central Committee voted Sunday not to fill the vacancy caused when Cindy Burbank dropped out of the Senate race.

The committee approved a motion not to fill the party ballot line for the race – continuing the Democratic strategy of clearing the field for nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn.

There was only one objection. Crystal Rhoades tried to offer an amendment to nominate Kishla Askins, who was a candidate …

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