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Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race over independent Osborn

Sen. Pete Ricketts defeated independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska's Senate race, according to projections.

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  • Sen. Pete Ricketts defeated independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska's Senate race, according to projections.
  • Ricketts garnered about 49 percent of the vote, while Osborn notched just over 45 percent with 41 percent of the vote reported as of early Wednesday.
  • Osborn promised not to caucus with either party if elected.
  • Ricketts and other Republicans argued that Osborn was a Democrat in disguise, pointing to his support from the state party.
  • Osborn came within 7 percentage points of Sen. Deb Fischer in 2024's race.
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Notes Osborn faced attacks as secret Democrat

NBC News (Politics): GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts fends off independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race

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Left-leaning outlets frame the race as a tougher-than-expected contest in which Osborn faced attacks accusing him of being a secret Democrat despite his pledge not to caucus with either party.

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Calls Osborn a two-time loser

New York Post (Politics): Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race, making Dan Osborn two-time loser

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Right-leaning outlets frame the race as a decisive win for Ricketts and a second failed Senate bid for Osborn, whom they branded 'Democrat Dan' and described as a nominally independent candidate.

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Left: Notes Osborn faced attacks as secret Democrat

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