2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary

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Decided May 12, 2026 — Pete Ricketts wonThis election is closed; the page is its record.

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ResultPete Ricketts won (Republican)

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No longer in this race

Debb Axtell SchultzRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary
Eric MortimoreRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary
Mac StevensRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary
Todd KnobelRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary

Declared candidates

Source: FEC filings + public polling

Pete Ricketts
Republican · Incumbent
Stated positions (35) ▾
- Abortion: Supports protecting the sanctity of life, born-alive protections, and banning taxpayer funding for abortions. [1][2]
- Agriculture: Supports boosting Nebraska agriculture through a comprehensive five-year Farm Bill with robust crop insurance and reduced government intervention. [1][2][3]

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Debb Axtell SchultzRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary

Eric MortimoreRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary

Mac StevensRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary

Todd KnobelRepublicanLost the 2026 Nebraska Senate race — Republican primary