Dan Osborn
Lost the 2026 race for U.S. Senate in Nebraska.
Born 1975Pipefitter
- Last margin
- −6.2
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1975 · United States
- Education
- Roncalli Catholic High School
- Occupation
- pipefitter, mechanic
- On the ballot as
- former president of BCTGM International Union Local 50G and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Osborn has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Osborn won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. Senate in Nebraska | General | Lost | Pete Ricketts (R), Robin Richards (I) | 43.9% | −6.2 | $11M | −20.8 | |
| 2024 | U.S. Senate, Nebraska | General | Lost | Deb Fischer (R) | 46.7% | −6.7 | $15.1M | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Osborn’s campaign fundraising, and outside money in Osborn’s races this cycle.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $11M
- Outside, for Osborn
- $13.3M
- Outside, against Osborn
- $25M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| OSBORN FOR SENATE FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Polls of Osborn’s races
The 2026 general average had Osborn behind by 1.7; Osborn lost by 6.2.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 24 polls | −1.7 | −6.2 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Osborn has run against
- Pete Ricketts (R) · 2026 general, lost
- Deb Fischer (R) · 2024 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know Osborn
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC S4NE00207
- Wikidata Q124633008
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET