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Pete Ricketts

Republican U.S. Senate Nebraska Incumbent
Primary  May 12, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts is a Republican incumbent for U.S. Senate in Nebraska’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, PETE RICKETTS FOR SENATE, is registered in OMAHA, NE, with PEPPE, DANNY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $13.4M raised, $12.8M spent, and $1.1M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.7M from individuals and $1.9M from PACs and party committees. Of that, $6.3M (47%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$13.4M
Cash on hand$1.1M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. Senate
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Republican · $13.4M raised
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Dan Osborn
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Benjamin Sasse
Republican · $49K raised
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Cindy Burbank
Democrat · $49K raised
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Mike Marvin
OTH · $28K raised
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William Forbes
Democrat · $1K raised
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Debra Leanne Axtell Schultz
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Edward Dunn
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Mac Stevens
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9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Nebraska › Pete Ricketts
2026 candidate profile

Pete Ricketts

Republican · Incumbent
Running for: Nebraska U.S. Senate
✓ Won 2026 primary
$13.4M
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Cash on hand
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FEC status

Biography

Pete Ricketts is a Republican incumbent for U.S. Senate in Nebraska’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, PETE RICKETTS FOR SENATE, is registered in OMAHA, NE, with PEPPE, DANNY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $13.4M raised, $12.8M spent, and $1.1M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.7M from individuals and $1.9M from PACs and party committees. Of that, $6.3M (47%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Pete Ricketts currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyEast Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy · ChairmanEconomic PolicyEurope and Regional Security CooperationFinancial Institutions and Consumer ProtectionFisheries, Water, and Wildlife · ChairmanNational Security and International Trade and FinanceSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

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FEC filing

FEC IDS6NE00129
OfficeNebraska U.S. Senate
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. Senate — Nebraska

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Primary: May 12, 2026 (5 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (8)

DO
Dan Osborn
I$9.8M raised
BS
Benjamin Sasse
R$49K raised
CB
Cindy Burbank
D$49K raised
MM
Mike Marvin
O$28K raised
WF
William Forbes
D$1K raised
DL
Debra Leanne Axtell Schultz
R
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