Senator Pete Ricketts' appointee, Jeffrey Davis, filed an FEC complaint against his independent opponent Dan Osborn regarding campaign finance violations.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

44%·56%

Mediaite

Apr 13

Cook Political Shifts Four Senate Races Toward Democrats, Key Race Now a Toss-Up

Senator Pete Ricketts' reelection race in Nebraska shifted from 'Solid R' to 'Likely R' according to new forecasts.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

40%·60%

Nebraska Public Media

Apr 7

Nebraska congressmen say Trump’s looking for peace in ‘civilization will die’ post

Senator Pete Ricketts stated that he trusts President Trump's objectives will ensure Iran never possesses a nuclear weapon.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

56%·44%

Fox News+1

Apr 3

Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

Senator Pete Ricketts was accused by Dan Osborn's campaign of using ethics complaints as a distraction from his own record.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

57%·43%

DNYUZ

Apr 4

A Meat Plant Closed in Nebraska. Then Politics Became a Focus for These Latinos

Senator Pete Ricketts faces a challenge from an independent candidate focusing on his background as a billionaire's son compared to working-class voters.

Labor/UnionsImmigrationEconomy

25%·75%

Fox Business

Mar 27

Pentagon weighs sending 10K additional troops to Mid-East, seeks $200B in supplemental funding

Senator Pete Ricketts discussed a potential $200 billion supplemental defense funding request and the impact of Nebraska wildfires.

Budget/SpendingEnvironment/ClimateDefense/Military

57%·43%

Blaze Media

Apr 13

Republicans receive another grim midterm forecast

Senator Pete Ricketts's Nebraska seat remains likely Republican despite a broader electoral shift toward Democrats.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

67%·33%

Jewish Insider

Apr 14

Senate Republicans maintain Iran should have no enrichment capacity, amid reports of 20-year pause proposal

Senator Ricketts stated there is no legitimate civilian reason for Iran to maintain an enrichment program.

Foreign PolicyBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

60%·40%

EIN News - Business

Apr 11

Ron Faucheux: Will independent candidates ever break the two party lock?

Senator Pete Ricketts faces a surprisingly close reelection bid in Nebraska against independent challenger Dan Osborn.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

44%·56%

MoneyCheck+3

Apr 16

Fellowship PAC Secures $11M in Crypto Industry Contributions from Major Backers

Senator Pete Ricketts received $350,000 in advertising support from the Fellowship PAC for his upcoming primary.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomyTechnology/Privacy

60%·40%

Semafor

Apr 15

Republican senator floats second housing bill amid rift with House

Senator Pete Ricketts suggested passing the Senate's housing bill first and addressing House concerns in subsequent legislation to break a deadlock.

InfrastructureEconomyHousing

57%·43%

▼Bad Look

susanrogan.substack.com

Apr 6

We Each Have a Part to Play in Making the May Day Shutdown Happen (4/6/26)

The newsletter identifies Senator Pete Ricketts as a target for defeat by independent challenger Dan Osborn in the 2026 Nebraska Senate race.

Labor/UnionsImmigrationVoting Rights

8%·92%

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Nebraska Examiner

1d ago

Nebraska US Sen. Pete Ricketts asks Trump to push China to buy more ag goods

Ricketts asked the administration to press China for greater market access and follow-through on agricultural purchase commitments.

Foreign PolicyAgriculture

50%·50%

Nebraska Examiner

11h ago

Nebraska Senate race has seen tough talk and shifts on Immigration

Ricketts has promoted stricter border enforcement and cited his support for increased ICE funding.

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

Ricketts’ supporters praised his record and responsiveness as he campaigned for reelection.

Nebraska Gov. Ricketts seeks appointment to US Senate seat - AP News

Governor Pete Ricketts announced his application for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Ben Sasse, to be appointed by his successor.

Ethics/CorruptionVoting Rights

44%·56%

Nebraska Public Media

Apr 14

U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn faces another election spending complaint

Senator Pete Ricketts' appointee, Jeffrey Davis, filed an FEC complaint against his independent opponent Dan Osborn regarding campaign finance violations.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

44%·56%

BitcoinEthereumNews.com+1

Apr 14

Crypto-Aligned Super PAC Begins to Endorse Candidates for US Midterms

Senator Pete Ricketts was among the Republicans endorsed by the crypto-aligned Fellowship PAC for the upcoming midterms.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

83%·17%

Mediaite

Apr 13

Cook Political Shifts Four Senate Races Toward Democrats, Key Race Now a Toss-Up

Senator Pete Ricketts' reelection race in Nebraska shifted from 'Solid R' to 'Likely R' according to new forecasts.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

40%·60%

foreign.senate.gov

Apr 8

Risch, Ricketts, Kim Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech

Senator Ricketts argued that current export controls put American semiconductor firms at a disadvantage compared to international allies.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

86%·14%

Nebraska Public Media

Apr 7

Nebraska congressmen say Trump’s looking for peace in ‘civilization will die’ post

Senator Pete Ricketts stated that he trusts President Trump's objectives will ensure Iran never possesses a nuclear weapon.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

56%·44%

susanrogan.substack.com

Apr 6

We Each Have a Part to Play in Making the May Day Shutdown Happen (4/6/26)

The newsletter identifies Senator Pete Ricketts as a target for defeat by independent challenger Dan Osborn in the 2026 Nebraska Senate race.

Labor/UnionsImmigration

8%·92%

Fairbury Journal News

Apr 3

Nebraska Delegates Take the Lead on Insider Trading - Fairbury Journal News

Senator Pete Ricketts introduced the Stop Insider Trading Act to ban members of Congress and their families from purchasing stocks.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

80%·20%

Fox News+1

Apr 3

Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

Senator Pete Ricketts was accused by Dan Osborn's campaign of using ethics complaints as a distraction from his own record.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

57%·43%

DNYUZ

Apr 4

A Meat Plant Closed in Nebraska. Then Politics Became a Focus for These Latinos

Senator Pete Ricketts faces a challenge from an independent candidate focusing on his background as a billionaire's son compared to working-class voters.

Labor/UnionsImmigration

25%·75%

Fox Business

Mar 27

Pentagon weighs sending 10K additional troops to Mid-East, seeks $200B in supplemental funding

Senator Pete Ricketts discussed a potential $200 billion supplemental defense funding request and the impact of Nebraska wildfires.

Budget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

57%·43%

NAM

Mar 26

Novonesis to Host Sen. Pete Ricketts for Manufacturing Tour to Highlight Success of Pro-Growth Tax Policy

Senator Pete Ricketts is visiting a Nebraska manufacturing facility to highlight the success of pro-growth tax policies he championed.

Labor/UnionsTaxes

80%·20%

Senator Pete Ricketts

Mar 26

VIDEO: Ricketts Introduces the PLOT Act to Protect Nebraska Ag Land, Combat Communist China - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)

Senator Pete Ricketts introduced the PLOT Act to increase transparency and restrict foreign adversaries from purchasing American agricultural land.

Foreign PolicyAgriculture

86%·14%

Blaze Media

Apr 13

Republicans receive another grim midterm forecast

Senator Pete Ricketts's Nebraska seat remains likely Republican despite a broader electoral shift toward Democrats.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

67%·33%

Jewish Insider

Apr 14

Senate Republicans maintain Iran should have no enrichment capacity, amid reports of 20-year pause proposal

Senator Ricketts stated there is no legitimate civilian reason for Iran to maintain an enrichment program.

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

60%·40%

EIN News - Business

Apr 11

Ron Faucheux: Will independent candidates ever break the two party lock?

Senator Pete Ricketts faces a surprisingly close reelection bid in Nebraska against independent challenger Dan Osborn.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

44%·56%

MoneyCheck+3

Apr 16

Fellowship PAC Secures $11M in Crypto Industry Contributions from Major Backers

Senator Pete Ricketts received $350,000 in advertising support from the Fellowship PAC for his upcoming primary.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

60%·40%

Semafor

Apr 15

Republican senator floats second housing bill amid rift with House

Senator Pete Ricketts suggested passing the Senate's housing bill first and addressing House concerns in subsequent legislation to break a deadlock.

InfrastructureEconomy

57%·43%

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Republican US Senator from Nebraska and former governor of the state.

Born

Aug 19, 1964 (age 62)

District

Nebraska — Senate

Office

139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

Phone

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Voting Record893 of 902 cast · 119th Congress

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Crypto-Aligned Super PAC Begins to Endorse Candidates for US Midterms

Risch, Ricketts, Kim Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech

Nebraska Delegates Take the Lead on Insider Trading - Fairbury Journal News

Novonesis to Host Sen. Pete Ricketts for Manufacturing Tour to Highlight Success of Pro-Growth Tax Policy

VIDEO: Ricketts Introduces the PLOT Act to Protect Nebraska Ag Land, Combat Communist China - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)

Nebraska US Sen. Pete Ricketts asks Trump to push China to buy more ag goods

Nebraska Senate race has seen tough talk and shifts on Immigration

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

Nebraska Gov. Ricketts seeks appointment to US Senate seat - AP News

U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn faces another election spending complaint

Cook Political Shifts Four Senate Races Toward Democrats, Key Race Now a Toss-Up

Nebraska congressmen say Trump’s looking for peace in ‘civilization will die’ post

Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

A Meat Plant Closed in Nebraska. Then Politics Became a Focus for These Latinos

Pentagon weighs sending 10K additional troops to Mid-East, seeks $200B in supplemental funding

Republicans receive another grim midterm forecast

Senate Republicans maintain Iran should have no enrichment capacity, amid reports of 20-year pause proposal

Ron Faucheux: Will independent candidates ever break the two party lock?

Fellowship PAC Secures $11M in Crypto Industry Contributions from Major Backers

Republican senator floats second housing bill amid rift with House

We Each Have a Part to Play in Making the May Day Shutdown Happen (4/6/26)

Nebraska US Sen. Pete Ricketts asks Trump to push China to buy more ag goods

Nebraska Senate race has seen tough talk and shifts on Immigration

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

Nebraska Gov. Ricketts seeks appointment to US Senate seat - AP News

U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn faces another election spending complaint

Crypto-Aligned Super PAC Begins to Endorse Candidates for US Midterms

Cook Political Shifts Four Senate Races Toward Democrats, Key Race Now a Toss-Up

Risch, Ricketts, Kim Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech

Nebraska congressmen say Trump’s looking for peace in ‘civilization will die’ post

We Each Have a Part to Play in Making the May Day Shutdown Happen (4/6/26)

Nebraska Delegates Take the Lead on Insider Trading - Fairbury Journal News

Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

A Meat Plant Closed in Nebraska. Then Politics Became a Focus for These Latinos

Pentagon weighs sending 10K additional troops to Mid-East, seeks $200B in supplemental funding

Novonesis to Host Sen. Pete Ricketts for Manufacturing Tour to Highlight Success of Pro-Growth Tax Policy

VIDEO: Ricketts Introduces the PLOT Act to Protect Nebraska Ag Land, Combat Communist China - Senator Pete Ricketts (.gov)

Republicans receive another grim midterm forecast

Senate Republicans maintain Iran should have no enrichment capacity, amid reports of 20-year pause proposal

Ron Faucheux: Will independent candidates ever break the two party lock?

Fellowship PAC Secures $11M in Crypto Industry Contributions from Major Backers

Republican senator floats second housing bill amid rift with House

Dems Say Nebraska Senate Candidate Is GOP Plant

Cryptocurrency PAC Secures $11 Million from Major Financial Players