Why Nebraska Republicans say they want to reelect Sen. Pete Ricketts

Some of the people who showed up for Pete Ricketts' annual steak fry said they’ll vote for him because he shares their conservative values.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 913

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Editor’s note: The Examiner talked to Dan Osborn supporters at a July rally.

WEEPING WATER — Some of the roughly 1,000 people who showed up for Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual steak fry said they’ll vote for him this November because he shares their conservative values.

Ricketts and Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy — along with other elected Nebraska Republican officials – sought Sunday to energize Republican voters to turn out this November, …

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