A high-stakes Senate race in Nebraska has thrust the Republican Party into an unexpectedly tight contest, with an independent candidate gaining significant traction. The state’s GOP is rallying behind its incumbent senator amid concerns over voter support, as the race tightens following a narrow loss in a previous election. With the party on defense, a major campaign event is set to mobilize voters ahead of a pivotal election. The outcome could reshape control of the Senate and test the GOP’s ability to hold key battlegrounds.
President Trump will rally voters in Nebraska Monday evening, as Republicans look to shore up support in a state where an unexpectedly competitive Senate race has put the GOP on defense. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) is facing independent Dan Osborn, who came within 7 points of Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in 2024 and is now...
