Things People Say About Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts is a Republican U.S. senator from Nebraska and a former governor of the state. He was appointed to the Senate in 2023 to fill Ben Sasse's seat, won the 2024 special election, and was the Republican nominee for a full term in 2026.

What People Say About Them

“Additionally, Ricketts, a multimillionaire, has proven to be an effective punching bag to a populist like Osborn.” — Nick Morris on Pete Ricketts, Elections Daily

Nick Morris said about Pete Ricketts, in Elections Daily on October 30, 2026.

Reviewing the Nebraska Senate race in a final battleground overview.

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“Ricketts has put $5.25 million of his own money into the race, and the Republican Party's Senate Leadership Fund committed another $8 million. … Ricketts' campaign says Osborn is "bought and paid for" by out-of-state liberal donors. Polling averages show the race within about 2 percentage points. No independent has won a Nebraska Senate seat since George Norris in 1936.” — Cara Brown McCormick on Pete Ricketts, Independent Voter News

Cara Brown McCormick said about Pete Ricketts, in Independent Voter News on October 28, 2026.

From an Independent Voter News article by Cara Brown McCormick, published October 28, 2026, on how corruption and money in politics are shaping close Senate races, including Nebraska's race between Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn.

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“Now, Ricketts remains favored to win, enjoying about a 4 in 5 chance of success in Decision Desk HQ's Senate forecast. While the polls are close, Ricketts's chances are helped by Nebraska's firmly red lean. Additionally, Republicans have taken Osborn more seriously this time around. The GOP's main outside group for Senate races — the Senate Leadership Fund PAC — recently increased its spending support for Ricketts from $7 million to $15 million.” — Decision Desk HQ on Pete Ricketts, Decision Desk HQ

Decision Desk HQ said about Pete Ricketts, in Decision Desk HQ on October 15, 2026.

From Decision Desk HQ's newsletter, published October 15, 2026, in a feature on Nebraska's Senate race between Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn.

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“Ricketts settled on his message early. When Osborn launched his campaign in 2025, Ricketts told KLKN that "Dan Osborn is a fake" and said he was really a Democrat. Ricketts pointed to Osborn's 2024 fundraising, which came mostly through Democrats' ActBlue platform and from out-of-state donors … Some of the evidence behind that argument is real. The Nebraska Democratic Party endorsed Osborn in August 2025, and Burbank's withdrawal cleared his path.” — Matt Shinners on Pete Ricketts, Independent Voter News

Matt Shinners said about Pete Ricketts, in Independent Voter News on October 14, 2026.

From an Independent Voter News article by Matt Shinners, published October 14, 2026, on Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign argument that independent challenger Dan Osborn is effectively a Democrat.

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Where to Find Them

Pete Ricketts has been a guest on Hudson Institute Events Podcast .

Recently: “Senator Pete Ricketts on the Next Phase of Competition with China” on Hudson Institute Events Podcast (September 2026).