Political ads · 2026 · NE

Nebraska Senate

Pete Ricketts (REP, incumbent), Ben Sasse (REP), Cindy Burbank (DE), Dan Osborn (IND). 12 ads analyzed, 8 with at least one technique in the copy. Newest first. The paid-for-by line is the advertiser's own filing. 4 official office videos shown separately below.

Findings

As of 2026-09-22. Counts are of distinct ads; the same text run many times is one ad.

Ads analyzed: 12 · started running between 2026-04-07 and 2026-09-20
With at least one technique: 8 of 12 (67%)
Most common techniques: Loaded Language · 8 adsBlack-and-White Fallacy · 7 adsAppeal to Fear · 6 ads
Reported Meta spend: $112,400–142,014 on all ads, $112,200–141,121 on flagged ads · Meta reports ranges; these are the sums of their ends
Example: “the Super PACs and their lies” — Loaded Language, paid for by Osborn for Senate · the flagged ad with the highest reported spend that shows the most common technique

Money in this race

From FEC filings for 2025–26. Outside spending is money groups spent on their own for or against a candidate, reported within 24 or 48 hours as the election nears. Raised is the campaign's own fundraising, as of its latest quarterly report. Largest donors come from each outside spender's own FEC receipts, with each donor's share of its itemized receipts; donors under $100,000 are not named.

Pete Ricketts (REP, incumbent)

Raised: $11.2M through 2026-06-30 individuals $2.2M · PACs $1.6M · party $62K · candidate's own money, incl. loans $5.3M · from the candidate's other committees $1.9M · cash on hand $6.9M
Outside spending: $796K for · $2.8M against · latest reported 2026-09-17
Largest outside spenders: NEBRASKA VALUES PAC — $2.0M against WORKING CLASS MAJORITY PAC, INC — $782K against FELLOWSHIP PAC — $350K for Largest donors: CANTOR FITZGERALD $10.0M (91%); ANCHOR LABS INC $1.0M (9%) DEFENDING OUR VALUES PAC — $274K for Largest donors: PUBLIC FIRST ACTION, INC $4.9M (59%); PUBLIC FIRST ACTION $3.0M (36%); PUBLIC FIRST $300K (4%); LEIKE, JAN $100K (1%) SLF PAC — $157K for Largest donors: ONE NATION $70.7M (28%); ADELSON, MIRIAM $30.0M (12%); SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN A. $17.0M (7%); SINGER, PAUL ELLIOTT $14.5M (6%); MUSK, ELON $10.0M (4%) and 2 more

Bundled through PACs: $236K through 7 PACs · FEC bulk data of 2026-09-20 AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE — $124K from 58 gifts Lobbyist/registrant PAC NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE — $36K from 65 gifts Lobbyist/registrant PAC CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC — $34K from 31 gifts THE AI POLICY NETWORK INC AIPN PAC INC — $30K from 5 gifts AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) — $7,000 from 2 gifts Lobbyist/registrant PAC and 2 more

314 PACs gave directly — alphabetical; the legal limit is $5,000 per election

3M COMPANY PAC $1,500
ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEE PAC $10K
ABRAHAM LINCOLN PAC $2,500
ACPAC ACA INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT COALITION PAC (AFFORDABLE HOUSING PAC) $1,500
AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC) $7,500
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC $5,000
ALABAMA FIRST PAC $10K
ALAMO PAC $10K
ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC $10K
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY PAC $5,000
ALLY FINANCIAL INC. ADVOCACY PAC $4,500
ALSTON & BIRD PAC $2,500
ALTRIA GROUP, INC. PAC (ALTRIAPAC) $2,500
AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY PAC $1,000
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (AMAZON PAC) $6,500
AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $5,000
AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PAC - OKLAHOMA $2,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CROP INSURERS PAC $2,500
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (CRNA-PAC) $5,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS PAC $5,000
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) $10K
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL PAC $5,000
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) $2,500
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS PAC $10K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY PAC $5,000
AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, S.I. FEDERAL PAC (AMFAM PAC) $4,500
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION PAC $4,000
AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS $1,000
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC $5,000
AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION PAC ('HOTELPAC') $10K
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS PAC $10K
AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION TITLE INDUSTRY PAC (TIPAC) $2,500
AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS VOLUNTARY POLITICAL ACTION FUND $2,000
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION PAC (INSURING AMERICA PAC) $5,000
AMERICAN ROAD & TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION PAC $2,000
AMERICAN SENIORS HOUSING ASSOCIATION (SENIORS HOUSING PAC) $5,000
AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION PAC (SOYPAC) $3,000
AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION STAFFING PAC $5,000
AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE OF USA, INC PAC $5,000
AMERICAN SUGARBEET GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC $1,000
AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION LTD. PAC (ARI PAC) $6,500
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC. PAC (AMERIPRISEPAC) $1,500
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY - ADM PAC $5,000
ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP PAC (ARKPAC) $10K
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. PAC (ABC PAC) $5,000
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA PAC $5,000
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS PAC (RAILPAC) $2,000
BACPAC $1,000
BADLANDS PAC $5,000
BALCH AND BINGHAM LLP FEDERAL POLITICAL COMMITTEE $2,500
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC $5,000
BARNES & THORNBURG PAC $2,500
BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY PAC $10K
BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PAC $10K
BGR PAC $4,359
BHFS-E, PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC) $1,500
BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC $10K
BIPARTISAN VOLUNTARY PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. (PNC PAC) $5,000
BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA PAC $5,000
BMO FINANCIAL CORP GOOD GOVERNANCE FUND: FEDERAL (BMO PAC) $2,500
BOOTS PAC $10K
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC) $7,000
BUILD PAC OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (BUILDPAC) $5,000
BUILDING UP DEMOCRACY'S DREAM $10K
BUNGE NORTH AMERICA INC PAC $10K
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP. ASSOC. POLITICAL FUND $5,000
CARGILL, INCORPORATED PAC $3,500
CATERPILLAR INC. PAC (CATPAC) $10K
CELANESE CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,500
CENTENE CORPORATION PAC (CENTENE PAC) $5,000
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PAC (US CHAMBER PAC) $2,500
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. PAC $10K
CHEVRON EMPLOYEES PAC - CHEVRON CORPORATION $10K
CHS INC. PAC $5,000
CIBC BANCORP US INC FEDERAL PAC $10K
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. FEDERAL PAC, AKA CISCO SYSTEMS EPAC $3,500
CITIGROUP INC. PAC - FEDERAL (CITI PAC - FEDERAL) $10K
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. PAC (CITIZENS PAC) $2,500
CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC $1,256
CME GROUP INC. PAC $10K
COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL PAC - FEDERAL $5,000
COMERICA INCORPORATED PAC $2,500
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE COUNCIL PAC $2,500
CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. GOOD GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION $5,000
CONCERNED AMERICANS FOR FREEDOM & OPPORTUNITY PAC (CAFO PAC) $5,000
CONSERVATIVES HARVESTING SUCCESS PAC $10K
CONSUMER BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC $4,000
CORECIVIC, INC. PAC (CORECIVIC PAC) $5,000
COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP PAC $2,500
COX ENTERPRISES PAC (COXPAC) INC. $10K
CROPLIFE AMERICA PAC $2,500
CROWE PAC $1,000
CSX CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND $5,000
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (DARPAC) $9,000
DEERE & COMPANY PAC (AKA JOHN DEERE PAC) $2,500
DEFEND OUR CONSERVATIVE SENATE PAC (DOC'S PAC) $10K
DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $6,500
DELTA AIR LINES PAC $10K
DENALI LEADERSHIP PAC $10K
DEPOSITORY TRUST AND CLEARING CORPORATION PAC - DTCC PAC; THE $2,000
DON BACON FOR CONGRESS $2,000
DOW INC. PAC (DOWPAC) $1,000
EASTMANPAC-PAC OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY $1,000
EDWARD JONES PAC $7,500
ENERGY INNOVATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,500
ENERGY MARKETERS OF AMERICA SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE PAC (EMA SBC PAC) $5,000
ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS $10K
ENTERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ENPAC) $2,500
EQUIFAX INC. PAC $1,500
ERNST & YOUNG PAC $10K
EXPERIAN NORTH AMERICA, INC PAC (EXPERIAN PAC) $2,500
FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION PAC (FICO PAC) $5,000
FASPAC FAREWAY STORES INC PAC $4,000
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF TOPEKA PAC $10K
FEDEX CORPORATION PAC $5,000
FGS GLOBAL (US) LLC PAC $1,000
FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL INC PAC 2001 $2,500
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP FEDERAL PAC $10K
FIGHT ON PAC $5,000
FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM PAC $1,500
FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE PAC $10K
FINSECA PAC $7,500
FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION PAC $3,500
FIRST NATIONAL OF NEBRASKA PAC $5,000
FLORIDA SUGAR CANE LEAGUE PAC $2,000
FMR LLC PAC - FEDERAL (FIDELITY PAC) $5,000
FREE STATE PAC $5,000
FREEDOM FUND $10K
FUEL FOR THE FUTURE PAC $3,000
FUND FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE $5,000
FUTURES INDUSTRY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,000
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GENERAL DYNAMICS EMPLOYEE PAC) $10K
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY PAC (GM PAC) $10K
GENWORTH FINANCIAL, INC. PAC (GENWORTH PAC) $2,500
GEVO, INC. PAC (GEVO PAC) $2,500
GOOGLE LLC NETPAC $10K
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,500
GREEN PLAINS INC. PAC $1,000
GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A. PAC $5,000
GRIDIRON-PAC $5,000
GROWTH ENERGY PAC $10K
HALEON US HOLDINGS LLC PAC $2,500
HDR, INC. EMPLOYEE OWNERS PAC $10K
HEARTLAND VALUES PAC $10K
HILTON WORLDWIDE PAC $2,500
HOLLAND & KNIGHT COMMITTEE FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT $10K
HUSCH BLACKWELL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
IHG SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (IHG PAC) $2,500
INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF AMERICA PAC (ICBA PAC) $1,500
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (INSURPAC) $10K
INSURED RETIREMENT INSTITUTE PAC (IRI PAC) $1,000
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC PAC $2,500
INTERDIGITAL, INC., PAC $7,500
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION FRANCHISING PAC INC $2,500
INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION $2,500
INVENERGY LLC PAC $5,000
INVESCO HOLDING COMPANY (US), INC. EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $2,500
JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC $10K
JOBS OPPORTUNITY NOW PAC $10K
JOBS, FREEDOM, AND SECURITY PAC $10K
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $7,500
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. PAC $2,000
K&L GATES LLP PAC (DC) $2,500
KEYCORP ADVOCATES FUND $2,000
KING & SPALDING NONPARTISAN COMMITTEE FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT $1,500
KOCH, INC. PAC (KOCHPAC) $2,500
KPMG PARTNERS/PRINCIPALS AND EMPLOYEES PAC $5,000
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. PAC (SANDS PAC) $5,000
LEAD ENCOURAGE ELECT PAC $10K
LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE NATIONAL KEYS PAC $10K
LETS GET TO WORK PAC $10K
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY - PAC $1,000
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION PAC (AKA LINCOLN FINANCIAL FEDERAL PAC, FEDERAL LFGPAC) $2,500
LKQ CORPORATION EMPLOYEE GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND $2,000
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' PAC $3,500
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. PAC $2,500
LPL FINANCIAL LLC PAC (LPL PAC) $5,000
LSTA, INC. PAC $3,500
MAKING A RESPONSIBLE STAND FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA PAC $10K
MANAGED FUNDS ASSOCIATION PAC $5,000
MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE PAC $2,500
MARQUIS MASTER SC, INC. PAC (MARQUIS PAC) $3,000
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. PAC $5,000
MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC. EMPLOYEE PAC (MASTERCARD PAC) OR (MASTERCARD EMPLOYEE PAC) $2,500
MCGUIREWOODS FEDERAL PAC $4,000
MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED STATES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MCKINSEY PAC) $2,500
MICROSOFT CORPORATION STAKEHOLDERS VOLUNTARY PAC - MSVPAC $7,500
MINN-DAK FARMERS COOPERATIVE SUGAR PAC (MDSPAC) $1,500
MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. PAC $5,000
MORGAN STANLEY PAC $5,000
MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (MORPAC) $10K
MUTUAL OF OMAHA COMPANIES PAC (IMPAC) $5,000
NASDAQ, INC. PAC (NASDAQ PAC) $5,000
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC $2,500
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC) $2,500
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES PAC $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM $6,500
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES PAC $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PAC $5,000
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS PAC (WHEATPAC) $1,000
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WHOLESALER-DISTRIBUTORS PAC $1,500
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $3,000
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION PAC $5,000
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC) $5,000
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC (CORNPAC) $7,000
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS FEDERAL PAC $2,000
NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL PORK PAC $5,000
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION PAC (RESTAURANT PAC) $10K
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC $3,000
NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC $10K
NATIONAL TANK TRUCK CARRIERS INC PAC $5,000
NATIONAL VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION VENTUREPAC $1,500
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION PAC (NCTAPAC) $10K
NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION $6,500
NEBRASKA SANDHILLS PAC $10K
NELNET INC PAC (NELNET PAC) $2,500
NESTPOINT PAC $3,500
NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. PAC $4,000
NOMI HEALTH, INC. PAC $1,500
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND $10K
NORTH CAROLINA FIRST $5,000
NOVO NORDISK INC. PAC (NOVO NORDISK PAC) $3,500
NUCOR CORPORATION PAC $10K
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS EMPLOYEE CITIZENSHIP FUND PAC ('NUTRIEN CITIZENSHIP FUND PAC') $2,500
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PAC $2,500
OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $10K
PAC/THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION-FEDERAL(BNY MELLON-FED) $12K
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PAC $6,000
PAN-AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PAC (PALIC PAC) $5,000
PELICAN VALUES PAC $10K
PENNSYLVANIA HONOR $5,000
PERIMETER SOLUTIONS INC. PAC $1,000
PFIZER INC. PAC $5,000
PHILLIPS 66 PAC $6,500
POET PAC $10K
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS PAC I $2,500
PROJECT WEST POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $10K
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. FEDERAL PAC (AKA - PRUDENTIAL FEDERAL PAC) $1,500
PURPOSE FINANCIAL INC., PAC $2,500
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION PAC $10K
RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION PAC (RENEWABLE FUELS PAC) $2,500
REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND $10K
RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM WORK PAC (RFWPAC) $10K
ROCKET PAC $2,500
S CORPORATION ASSOCIATION PAC (S-CORP PAC) $3,500
SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE ( SRPPIC) $2,000
SAUNDERS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY $500
SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION PAC $4,500
SENATE EAGLE PAC $10K
SEND IN THE SEAL PAC $10K
SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC PAC $8,500
SIG SAUER, INC. PAC (AKA 'SIG SAUER PAC') $3,700
SMALL BUSINESS INVESTOR ALLIANCE PAC $5,000
SOCK IT TO 'EM PAC $5,000
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BEET SUGAR COOPERATIVE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $3,000
SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION & PERFORMANCE RACING, INC. PAC (SEMA & PRI PAC) $8,000
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY VOLUNTARY PAC $4,500
STEPHENS INC. FEDERAL PAC $5,000
STEPTOE LLP PAC $2,000
STRATEGY PAC $5,000
STRIPE INC. PAC $2,500
SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA (PAC) $1,000
SUPERIOR AIR-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE INC EMPLOYEES PAC (SUPERIOR AMBULANCE EMPLOYEES P $2,500
SYNGENTA CORPORATION EMPLOYEE PAC $2,500
T-MOBILE US, INC. PAC (T-PAC) $2,500
TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY PAC (TD BANK PAC) $10K
TENASKA INC EMPLOYEES PAC $7,000
THE BOEING COMPANY PAC $5,000
THE CHEMOURS COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CHEMOURS PAC $2,500
THE CIGNA GROUP EMPLOYEE PAC $5,000
THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS PAC $10K
THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL PAC $5,000
THE GEO GROUP, INC. PAC $2,000
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. PAC $8,500
THE HAWKEYE PAC $10K
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PAC (NMPAC) $4,500
THE PETER NORBECK LEADERSHIP PAC $10K
THE SCOULAR COMPANY PAC (SCOULAR PAC) $7,000
THE SURETY & FIDELITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PAC $1,000
THE VANGUARD GROUP COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT $2,500
TOGETHER HOLDING OUR MAJORITY PAC $10K
TOMORROW IS MEANINGFUL PAC - FEDERAL $10K
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC PAC (TOYOTA/LEXUS PAC) $5,000
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY PAC $1,500
TRANSCANADA USA SERVICES, INC. PAC (TC PAC) $1,500
TRUCKING PAC OF THE AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS INC. $2,500
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC (FORMERLY SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE) $7,500
TYSON FOODS INC PAC (TYPAC) $1,000
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION PAC $2,500
UBS AMERICAS INC. PAC (UBS PAC) $10K
UNIFORMED FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK PAC (FIRE PAC) $2,500
UNION PACIFIC CORP. FUND FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT $10K
UNITED AIRLINES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UAPAC) $2,000
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC) $5,000
USA RICE FEDERATION PAC $1,000
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $7,500
VOYA FINANCIAL, INC., POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VOYA FINANCIAL PAC) $3,500
VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY PAC $5,000
WALMART INC. PAC FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT $7,500
WELLS FARGO AND COMPANY EMPLOYEES GOOD GOVERNMENT FEDERAL FUND II $4,500
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (WABPAC) $2,500
WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE PAC $4,000
WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC $5,000
WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC PAC $1,000
WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $7,500
WINNING FOR AMERICA PAC $5,000
WORKING FOR OHIO $5,000
ZOETIS INC. PAC AKA ZOETIS PAC $5,000

All filings at the FEC ↗

Ben Sasse (REP)

Raised: $30K through 2026-06-30 individuals $0 · PACs $0 · cash on hand $2.3M
Outside spending: none reported

Bundled through PACs: none reported · FEC bulk data of 2026-09-20

All filings at the FEC ↗

Cindy Burbank (DE)

Raised: $40K through 2026-06-30 individuals $40K · PACs $0 · cash on hand $21K
Outside spending: $422K for · $0 against · latest reported 2026-06-15
Largest outside spenders: COMMON DEFENSE ACTION FUND — $286K for Largest donors: COMMON DEFENSE CIVIC ENGAGMENT $650K (55%); CONTOURS INC $450K (38%) NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY — $136K for Largest donors: DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE $505K (48%); KERRIGAN, PATTY $243K (23%); DEMOCRATIC GRASSROOTS VICTORY FUND $141K (13%)

Bundled through PACs: none reported · FEC bulk data of 2026-09-20

All filings at the FEC ↗

Dan Osborn (IND)

Raised: $5.8M through 2026-06-30 individuals $5.5M · PACs $140K · from the candidate's other committees $20K · cash on hand $2.4M
Outside spending: $1.4M for · $3.5M against · latest reported 2026-09-20
Largest outside spenders: WIN IT BACK PAC — $2.1M against Largest donors: CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION $4.5M (40%); YASS, JEFF MR. $4.5M (39%); SCHOOL FREEDOM FUND $1.9M (17%); ROJ, WILLIAM H. MR. $300K (3%); SANDLER, RICKY $100K (1%) CORNHUSKER MAJORITY — $1.3M against WORKING CLASS MAJORITY PAC, INC — $1.2M for UNITED FUTURES PAC — $225K for SLF PAC — $100K against Largest donors: ONE NATION $70.7M (28%); ADELSON, MIRIAM $30.0M (12%); SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN A. $17.0M (7%); SINGER, PAUL ELLIOTT $14.5M (6%); MUSK, ELON $10.0M (4%) and 6 more

Bundled through PACs: $7,250 through 2 PACs · FEC bulk data of 2026-09-20 END CITIZENS UNITED — $7,000 from 1 gift A NEW POLICY PAC — $250 from 1 gift

38 PACs gave directly — alphabetical; the legal limit is $5,000 per election

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $1,000
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVT. EMPL. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE $5,000
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $5,000
AMERICAN MOBILIZATION PAC $10K
AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION $10K
BAKERY, CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO WORKERS AND GRAIN MILLERS INTERNATIONAL UNION PAC $5,000
BLUE WAVE PROJECT $2,500
BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS & TRAINMEN PAC FUND $2,500
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE $5,000
D.R.I.V.E. - DEM, REP, IND VOTER ED (THE PAC OF INT'L BRHD OF TEAMSTERS) $2,500
DEMOCRACY SUMMER LEADERSHIP PAC $2,000
END CITIZENS UNITED $1,500
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HEART OF DIXIE OBLIGATION PAC $5
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INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS PAC $5,000
KIND FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE $1,000
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $50
LOBO PAC $5,000
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NATIONAL ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS PAC/ INT'L UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (NEC PAC) $5,000
NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION $5,000
NEBRASKANS FOR FOLCHERT $1,000
NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS POLITICAL EDUCATIONAL FUND $3,000
NRDC ACTION FUND, INC. PAC $500
PEISCH FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE $500
POPULATION CONNECTION ACTION FUND PAC $2,500
STAND UP FOR WORKERS PAC $10K
THE PEOPLE UNITED PAC $112
TREASURE STATE PAC $5,000
UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC $5,000
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INT'L UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB $5,000
WARREN FOR SENATE, INC. $2,000
WAY BACK PAC $10K
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Paid for by Working Americafrom 2026-09-202 variantsspend $0–198200–1,998 impressions

The federal government set aside 120 million dollars in rent help for Nebraskans during the pandemic. As governor, Pete Ricketts refused to take it. The money was there for struggling renters. Source: Nebraska Examiner

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Paid for by Working Americafrom 2026-09-20spend $0–99100–999 impressions

In 2021, Dan Osborn led Omaha Kellogg's workers in a national strike. Eleven weeks on the picket line. In the end, the workers beat back a two-tier wage system and won a better contract. Osborn was a steamfitter and union president, not a politician. Source: Nebraska Public Media

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Paid for by INDEPENDENT VOTER PROJECTfrom 2026-09-082 variantsspend $0–19840,000–49,998 impressions

Dan Osborn is a Navy veteran and former industrial mechanic who led the 77-day strike at Omaha's Kellogg's plant as union president in 2021, and he's running for US Senate in Nebraska as an independent. He's been here before. In 2024 he took 46.5% against Sen. Deb Fischer, the strongest independent performance in a Nebraska Senate race in the direct election era, in a state Trump carried by 20 points. This cycle the field cleared for him: the Democratic nominee withdrew in July after winning her primary on an explicit promise to step aside, setting up a head-to-head with incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts. Public polling has shown Osborn anywhere from one point behind to five points ahead. The two campaigns are running on very different money. Ricketts reports $11.2 million raised, including $5.3 million from himself, while Osborn reports $5.8 million with an average second-quarter contribution of about $40 and no corporate PAC money. "For me, it really is money in politics," he told IVN. "If you're taking their money, you've got to do their bidding." He did 200 town halls in 2024, has done more than 90 this cycle with a commitment to reach all 93 counties, and his platform pairs term limits with what he says matters more: a lifetime ban on former members of Congress becoming lobbyists, plus a congressional stock trading ban. Read the full profile: https://ivn.us/dan-osborn-is-ready-to-represent-the-working-class-in-congress-is-nebraska-ready-to-let-him/ #IndependentVoter #DanOsborn #Nebraska

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“In 2024 he took 46.5% against Sen. Deb Fischer”
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“the Democratic nominee withdrew in July after winning her primary on an explicit promise to step aside”
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“Ricketts reports $11.2 million raised, including $5.3 million from himself”
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“Osborn reports $5.8 million with an average second-quarter contribution of about $40 and no corporate PAC money”
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Paid for by NRSCfrom 2026-09-084 variantsspend $1,900–2,696167,000–188,996 impressions

Dan Osborn claims to be an independent, but his recorded comments tell a completely different story. He expressed support for the Democratic Socialist agenda, aligned with radical policies, and backed giving Social Security cards to illegal immigrants. Dan Osborn is a fake independent who stands with radical liberals. Watch the video to see his true stance.

Card StackingLoaded LanguageName CallingScapegoatingRepetitionBlack-and-White FallacyFalse UrgencyConspiracy Appeal100.0% of sentences flagged

Card Stacking: The sentence implies his stated identity is false by referencing unspecified 'recorded comments' without presenting the full context, selectively framing the evidence — for example: 'his recorded comments tell a completely different story'

Loaded Language: Uses emotionally charged terms like 'radical policies' and 'illegal immigrants' to trigger a negative reaction rather than convey neutral facts — for example: radical policies, illegal immigrants and radical liberals.

Name Calling: Labels his positions as 'Democratic Socialist agenda' as a derogatory political tag to discredit him rather than engage with the substance of his views — for example: Democratic Socialist agenda, fake independent and radical liberals.

Scapegoating: Implies that supporting Social Security cards for immigrants is inherently harmful, blaming immigrants as a group for a policy concern — for example: 'backed giving Social Security cards to illegal immigrants'

Repetition: The word 'radical' is repeated across sentences 2 and 3 to reinforce a negative association through familiarity — for example: 'radical policies', 'radical liberals'

Black-and-White Fallacy: Presents only two options: either Osborn is a genuine independent or he is a 'fake' who stands with radical liberals, ignoring any nuanced political positioning — for example: 'fake independent who stands with radical liberals'

False Urgency: The imperative 'Watch the video' creates a sense of urgency and implies the viewer must act immediately to discover a hidden truth — for example: 'Watch the video to see his true stance'

Conspiracy Appeal: The phrase 'his true stance' implies that Osborn is hiding something sinister that only the video will reveal, suggesting a hidden agenda — for example: 'his true stance'

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“backed giving Social Security cards to illegal immigrants”
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“He expressed support for the Democratic Socialist agenda”
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“his recorded comments tell a completely different story”
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“Dan Osborn claims to be an independent”
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Paid for by United Associationfrom 2026-09-082 variantsspend $200–39852,000–57,998 impressions

UA supports Dan Osborn

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“UA supports Dan Osborn”
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Paid for by NRSCfrom 2026-09-084 variantsspend $2,400–3,196212,000–248,996 impressions

Dan Osborn has made his position clear by praising socialist policy goals and calling for expanded taxpayer benefits for illegal immigrants. His record proves that his loyalties lie with out-of-state liberal donors rather than Nebraska values.

Name CallingLoaded LanguageAppeal to PrejudiceBlack-and-White FallacyGlittering Generalities100.0% of sentences flagged

Name Calling: The term 'socialist policy goals' is used as a derogatory label to discredit Osborn's positions without engaging with their substance — for example: 'praising socialist policy goals'

Loaded Language: The phrase 'illegal immigrants' is an emotionally charged term chosen to trigger a negative reaction rather than neutrally describe the policy position — for example: 'expanded taxpayer benefits for illegal immigrants'

Appeal to Prejudice: The phrase 'Nebraska values' invokes in-group identity to imply Osborn is an outsider betraying local people, contrasting 'real' Nebraskans against out-of-state elites — for example: 'loyalties lie with out-of-state liberal donors rather than Nebraska values'

Black-and-White Fallacy: The sentence presents only two options — loyalty to out-of-state liberal donors or loyalty to Nebraska values — ignoring any more nuanced reality — for example: 'loyalties lie with out-of-state liberal donors rather than Nebraska values'

Glittering Generalities: The vague phrase 'Nebraska values' is used as an emotionally positive but undefined standard to judge Osborn's loyalty — for example: 'Nebraska values'

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“Dan Osborn has made his position clear by praising socialist policy goals”
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Paid for by NRSCfrom 2026-09-084 variantsspend $1,200–1,596102,100–118,996 impressions

Dan Osborn pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars while receiving backing from far-left special interest groups. He embraces their extreme platform, praising Democratic Socialist ideas and supporting policies that allow illegal immigrants to vote in local elections.

Loaded LanguageName CallingAppeal to Fear100.0% of sentences flagged

Loaded Language: The word 'pocketed' implies corrupt self-enrichment rather than neutral financial receipt, and 'far-left' is an emotionally charged political label — for example: pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars, far-left special interest groups and extreme platform.

Name Calling: Labeling the groups as 'far-left special interest groups' is a derogatory label designed to discredit the source of support rather than address the substance — for example: far-left special interest groups and praising Democratic Socialist ideas.

Appeal to Fear: The claim about 'illegal immigrants' voting in elections is framed to provoke anxiety about electoral integrity and national security — for example: 'supporting policies that allow illegal immigrants to vote in local elections'

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“Dan Osborn pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars while receiving backing from far-left special interest groups.”
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“supporting policies that allow illegal immigrants to vote in local elections”
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“He embraces their extreme platform, praising Democratic Socialist ideas”
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Paid for by Osborn for Senatefrom 2026-08-194 variantsspend $0–3962,100–5,096 impressions

$1 That's the amount I'm humbly asking you to pitch in to my campaign. I'm Dan Osborn, the Independent candidate running to unseat billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts this November. Yes, just $1 $1 because in 2024, we came within six points of winning this seat -- one of the closest Senate races in the country. $1 because now I’m running again against billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts, and the latest poll shows me LEADING for 2026 – 47% to 46%. $1 because I will be the 51st vote in the Senate to protect our democracy, expand worker rights, and get corporate money out of politics. And $1 because I am running against a literal billionaire – and the only way I’ll be able to fight back against the Super PACs and their lies is with your help now. I know $1 might not seem like much, but together with thousands of other grassroots donors like you, we can take on Republican Senator Pete Ricketts – and we can win. We’ve set a goal to raise another $10,000 before our next fundraising deadline, but right now, we are still short. Please, can I count on you to donate to my campaign right now – whatever you can afford – to help me defeat billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts and flip Nebraska’s Senate seat? Thank you.

Appeal to FearBlack-and-White FallacyFalse UrgencyLoaded Language11.1% of sentences flagged

Appeal to Fear: Creates anxiety about being overwhelmed by a billionaire and Super PACs to pressure the reader into donating — for example: framing the opponent's financial advantage as an existential threat requiring immediate action.

Black-and-White Fallacy: Presents donating as the only possible way to counter the opponent, eliminating any other options or strategies — for example: 'the only way I'll be able to fight back'.

False Urgency: The word 'now' at the end of the sentence creates artificial time pressure to compel immediate action without deliberation — for example: 'with your help now'.

Loaded Language: The phrase 'their lies' is emotionally charged, framing the opponent's Super PACs as inherently dishonest without providing evidence — for example: 'the Super PACs and their lies'.

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“billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts”
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“the latest poll shows me LEADING for 2026 – 47% to 46%.”
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Paid for by Osborn for Senatefrom 2026-08-0520 variantsspend $6,800–9,580105,100–136,980 impressions

$5. That's the amount I'm humbly asking you to pitch in to my campaign. I'm Dan Osborn, the Independent candidate running to unseat billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts this November. Yes, just $5 $5 because in 2024, we came within six points of winning this seat -- one of the closest Senate races in the country. $5 because now I’m running again against billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts, and the latest poll shows me LEADING for 2026 – 47% to 46%. $5 because I will be the 51st vote in the Senate to protect our democracy, expand worker rights, and get corporate money out of politics. And $5 because I am running against a literal billionaire – and the only way I’ll be able to fight back against the Super PACs and their lies is with your help now. I know $5 might not seem like much, but together with thousands of other grassroots donors like you, we can take on Republican Senator Pete Ricketts – and we can win. We’ve set a goal to raise another $10,000 before our next fundraising deadline, but right now, we are still short. Please, can I count on you to donate to my campaign right now – whatever you can afford – to help me defeat billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts and flip Nebraska’s Senate seat? Thank you.

Appeal to FearFalse UrgencyBlack-and-White FallacyLoaded Language11.1% of sentences flagged

Appeal to Fear: Creates anxiety about being outspent and overwhelmed by Super PACs and a billionaire opponent to pressure the reader into donating — for example: framing the situation as one where only immediate financial help can prevent being crushed by powerful forces.

False Urgency: The word 'now' combined with 'the only way' creates artificial time pressure to prompt an immediate donation without deliberation — for example: implying that delay will result in defeat.

Black-and-White Fallacy: Presents only two options: donate now or lose to the billionaire and Super PACs, ignoring other possible paths or strategies — for example: 'the only way I'll be able to fight back'.

Loaded Language: Uses emotionally charged terms like 'lies' to characterize Super PAC messaging and 'fight back' to frame the situation as a battle requiring urgent response — for example: 'their lies'.

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Paid for by Osborn for Senatefrom 2026-06-2920 variantsspend $12,800–16,780236,700–289,080 impressions

$2. That's the amount I'm humbly asking you to pitch in to my campaign. I'm Dan Osborn, the Independent candidate running to unseat billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts this November. Yes, just $2. $2 because in 2024, we came within six points of winning this seat -- one of the closest Senate races in the country. $2 because now I’m running again against billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts, and the latest poll shows me LEADING for 2026 – 47% to 46%. $2 because I will be the 51st vote in the Senate to protect our democracy, expand worker rights, and get corporate money out of politics. And $2 because I am running against a literal billionaire – and the only way I’ll be able to fight back against the Super PACs and their lies is with your help now. I know $2 might not seem like much, but together with thousands of other grassroots donors like you, we can take on Republican Senator Pete Ricketts – and we can win. We’ve set a goal to raise another $10,000 before our next fundraising deadline, but right now, we are still short. Please, can I count on you to donate to my campaign right now – whatever you can afford – to help me defeat billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts and flip Nebraska’s Senate seat? Thank you.

Appeal to FearFalse UrgencyBlack-and-White FallacyLoaded Language11.1% of sentences flagged

False Urgency: The word 'now' combined with the framing of 'the only way' creates artificial time pressure to prompt an immediate donation without deliberation — for example: 'with your help now'.

Black-and-White Fallacy: Presents only two options: either the reader donates or the candidate cannot fight back, ignoring other possible means of campaigning or fundraising — for example: 'the only way I'll be able to fight back'.

Loaded Language: The word 'lies' is emotionally charged and used to characterize the opponent's Super PAC messaging without evidence — for example: 'their lies'.

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“billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts”
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Paid for by Osborn for Senatefrom 2026-05-14 to 2026-08-19spend $3,500–3,99980,000–89,999 impressions

$5. That’s the amount I am humbly asking you to chip in to my campaign today to help me defeat billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts. Yes, just $5. $5 because in 2024, Nebraska was one of the closest Senate races in the country. $5 because now I’m running again against billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts, and all of the polls now show us TIED for 2026. $5 because I will be the 51st vote in the Senate to protect our democracy, expand worker rights, and get corporate money out of politics. And $5 because I am running against a literal billionaire – and the only way I’ll be able to fight back against the Super PACs and their lies is with your help now. I know $5 might not seem like much, but together with thousands of other grassroots donors like you, we can take on Republican Senator Pete Ricketts – and we can win. We’ve set a goal to raise another $5,000 before our next fundraising deadline, but right now, we are still short. Please, can I count on you to make a monthly donation to my campaign right now – whatever you can afford – to help me defeat billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts and flip Nebraska’s Senate seat? I am beyond grateful to have your support. Anything you can afford to chip in to my campaign for U.S. Senate today will go a long way. Thank you, Dan Osborn

Appeal to FearBlack-and-White FallacyFalse UrgencyLoaded Language10.0% of sentences flagged

Appeal to Fear: Creates anxiety about being outspent and overwhelmed by a billionaire and Super PACs to pressure the reader into donating — for example: framing the opponent's financial advantage as an existential threat requiring immediate action.

False Urgency: The word 'now' at the end of the sentence creates artificial time pressure to prompt an immediate donation without deliberation — for example: 'with your help now'.

Loaded Language: The phrase 'their lies' is emotionally charged, characterizing the opponent's messaging as dishonest without providing evidence — for example: 'the Super PACs and their lies'.

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“all of the polls now show us TIED for 2026.”
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“billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts”
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“I am running against a literal billionaire”
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Paid for by Osborn for Senatefrom 2026-04-0722 variantsspend $83,600–102,8781,509,500–1,794,978 impressions

$5. That's the amount I'm humbly asking you to pitch in to my campaign. I'm Dan Osborn, the Independent candidate running to unseat billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts this November. Yes, just $5. $5 because in 2024, Nebraska was one of the closest Senate races in the country. $5 because now I’m running again against billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts, and the latest poll shows me LEADING for 2026 – 47% to 46%. $5 because I will be the 51st vote in the Senate to protect our democracy, expand worker rights, and get corporate money out of politics. And $5 because I am running against a literal billionaire – and the only way I’ll be able to fight back against the Super PACs and their lies is with your help now. I know $5 might not seem like much, but together with thousands of other grassroots donors like you, we can take on Republican Senator Pete Ricketts – and we can win. We’ve set a goal to raise another $5,000 before our next fundraising deadline, but right now, we are still short. Please, can I count on you to donate to my campaign right now – whatever you can afford – to help me defeat billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts and flip Nebraska’s Senate seat? Thank you.

Appeal to FearBlack-and-White FallacyFalse UrgencyLoaded Language11.1% of sentences flagged

False Urgency: The word 'now' creates artificial time pressure to prompt an immediate donation without deliberation — for example: 'with your help now'.

Loaded Language: The phrase 'their lies' is emotionally charged, framing the opponent's messaging as inherently dishonest without providing evidence — for example: 'the Super PACs and their lies'.

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“I'm Dan Osborn, the Independent candidate running to unseat billionaire Republican Senator Pete Ricketts this November.”
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“I’m running again against billionaire Republican Pete Ricketts”
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Ricketts Review 250

Official office video · Senator Pete Ricketts video · 1:16from 2026-09-03

Every year, we give you an annual report on the things that I've been working on in Washington D.C. It's called the Ricketts Review. We passed the Rural Workforce Housing Bill to be able to provide more housing. If you can have more housing, the cost of housing will come down. In the Working Families Tax Cut last [music] year, we were able to avoid a $2,400 tax increase on your average Nebraska family. We were also able to add in no tax on tips, [music] no tax on overtime. We were able to provide a $6,000 extra bonus that seniors could use to write off on their taxes. The child tax credit was set to go down to $1,000. [music] We took it up to $2,200 and made it permanent. We increased deduction businesses can take from $150,000 to $500,000 so that [music] they can offer child care. And of course, there's the Trump accounts, which means any baby born between 2025 and 2028 will get $1,000 from the U.S. Treasury. Parents, grandparents, companies all can put in that to give those young people a head start on their future. So, a lot of really important things that will end up being about $124 billion in benefits to middle and low-income families because of what we did in the Working Families Tax Cut. >> [applause]

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2026 Nebraska State Fair Recap

Official office video · Senator Pete Ricketts video · 1:00from 2026-09-03

We're here at the Nebraska State Fair. It's great to have Secretary Rollins here. It's wonderful because Nebraska is an ag state and it's our number one industry. So, we're going to talk all things ag today. >> I'm so happy Senator Ricketts has gotten [music] this organized. We're welcoming Secretary Rollins back to the state Nebraska. I think she's adopted us by now. [music] So, we're thrilled that she's here. We're going to have a great discussion about how important the ag [music] is to the state in Nebraska. >> Listen, there are no two better senators in Washington D.C. No two more [music] patriotic warriors for Nebraska, for freedom, for liberty, and for agriculture. That's what we're going to talk about today. Nebraska is the number [music] one beef state in the country. If we don't have beef, we don't have freedom. [music] And that's what we're about to go talk about and and continue the conversation. So, it's a real honor to be here with two of the very, very best. Thank [music] you all so much. >> you very much for coming. >> Thank you.

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2026 Federal Issues Forum Recap

Official office video · Senator Pete Ricketts video · 1:51from 2026-09-03

Welcome to the Nebraska State Fair and our federal issues forum. Nebraska's an ag state. [music] About 20% of our economy is tied to agriculture and about one in four jobs. >> We owe it [music] to producers to enact policies promoting certainty and promoting stability. >> Food security is national security and that's what we work on each and every day. And that's why I'm so pleased to have Secretary Ross here who has helped us so much with the recovery from the wildfire damage and has worked with us on all these different issues that we have in Washington D.C. >> The most important people in the room [music] are our producers. We have so much work to do if we're going to reverse the trend [music] of what's happened in this country to our cattle ranchers, to our farmers over the last 30, 40, 50 years. And I think we've made some big progress [music] as we continue to carry out the most pro-farmer, pro-rancher agenda in American history. It's 20 new trade deals in 19 [music] months. Corn exports this year are up 35%. Dairy exports are going to be up 15% [music] this year. Ethanol exports, so important to the state of Nebraska, are going to be up 21%. >> is very [music] focused on all Americans and making the American dream a reality again through affordability and grocery costs, [music] but also understanding that if we don't rebuild the herd, if we don't change the trajectory of American agriculture in this country, [music] we will lose our freedom. >> great ranchers in Nebraska and we want to expand the size of their herd. I think some of the announcements you made here are going to be helpful. >> In the coming days, we will announce even more [music] actions to restore confidence and unlock new opportunities for our ranchers in this country. >> We have to have a strong agriculture industry and we need to continue to support our farmers and ranchers. God bless you all and God bless Nebraska. >> [music] [applause]

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Ricketts Tours Wildfire Damage in Western Nebraska

Official office video · Senator Pete Ricketts video · 0:52from 2026-08-12

Hi, this is Pete Ricketts. I'm here at Fort Robinson State Park. The reason we're out here is to view the wildfire damage that we've had here recently with the drought. We've seen a lot of wildfires over a million acres of burn in Nebraska generally. And so, we're going to be taking the next stop to go into Crawford to talk to some of the volunteer firefighters who just who do heroic work protecting the community. Uh these are all volunteers. They're on a moment's notice, they come out, they be able they're there to help their community members. They just do fantastic work. And so, we're going to hear from them about some of the things that they've been doing and what they need to be able to continue to do their job. But also just to say thank you to all of our volunteer firefighters who just do just a fantastic job across the state of Nebraska, but in particular here in the western part of the state where we've had these terrible wildfires.

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