Politics · November 1, 2026
Ricketts and Osborn Locked in Unusual Race for US Senate Seat for Nebraska
Part of: Texas Senate: Paxton vs. Talarico →
The 2026 U.S. Senate elections are featuring competitive races in Nebraska and Texas. In Nebraska, Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts is facing a challenge from independent Dan Osborn in a contest shaped by concerns over fuel prices and agricultural costs. In Texas, internal polling from Democratic candidate James Talarico reportedly shows a much tighter race against Republican Ken Paxton than some public surveys initially indicated, with particular concern regarding the accurate measurement of rural conservative support.
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- The Epoch TimesMBFC: Right-Center
Ricketts and Osborn Locked in Unusual Race for US Senate Seat for Nebraska
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Report: Talarico Internal Polls Show Tighter Texas Senate Race
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- Republican Senator Pete Ricketts was appointed to his seat in January 2023 by Governor Jim Pillen following Ben Sasse's resignation.
- Dan Osborn is running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska.
- Internal polling for Texas Democrat James Talarico reportedly shows a closer race against Ken Paxton than some high-profile public surveys.
- A New York Times/Siena University poll and a CNN/SSRS poll previously showed Talarico leading by 6 points in Texas.
- Nebraska's economy depends on agriculture for up to 44 percent of its economic output.
- James Talarico is a former middle-school teacher.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
characterize the Nebraska race as a 'heartland political thriller' and highlight concerns over 'high fuel prices' under the current administration; focus on Democratic internal anxieties in Texas regarding 'rural conservative voters' who support President Trump.
Where coverage diverges
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