Osborn’s independence continues to be scrutinized in Nebraska Senate race

Dan Osborn has vowed repeatedly he wouldn’t caucus with either party if he pulled off the upset in the bitter race against Pete Ricketts.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 17, 2026

Words: 871

Last Updated: 5 hours, 7 minutes ago

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LINCOLN — Registered nonpartisan Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn has vowed repeatedly he wouldn’t caucus with either party if he pulled off the upset in the bitter race against incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.

He did so again at a virtual press conference on Monday with Brian Bengs and Seth Bodnar, who are running for Senate as independents in South Dakota and Montana. The trio said remaining independent …

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