Nebraska's 2026 Election Results: A Nail-Biter for Ricketts and Walz

Nebraska's 2026 midterm elections are in full swing, with the race for the U.S. Senate between Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts and Independent candidate Dan Osborn and the governor's race between Republican Jim Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz. The results are tight, with both races attracting national attention.

Senate Race: A Tense Showdown

The Senate race in Nebraska between incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts and Independent candidate Dan Osborn is poised to be a nail-biter.

Governor's Race: Walz Narrowly Leads

The governor's race is equally intense, with the current lead going to Democrat Lynne Walz, who is just 0.5 points ahead of Republican Jim Pillen.