Pete Ricketts Republican
U.S. Senator since 2023; former Governor of Nebraska
Favoredrating
- EconomyTax cuts, deregulation, fiscal conservatism
- ImmigrationStronger border enforcement
- GovernmentReliable Republican vote, Trump ally
A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Nebraska voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.
Incumbent seeking his first full term. A notable independent challenge. Cook Political Report: Likely Republican. The Democratic nominee has pledged to drop out and back the independent.
U.S. Senator since 2023; former Governor of Nebraska
Former union leader; 2024 independent Senate candidate
Gov. Jim Pillen seeks a second term. Also on the ballot: Brett Lindstrom (America First) and Rick Beard (Legal Marijuana Now).
Governor of Nebraska since 2023
Former state senator; 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor
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