Quick Info
| Profession | Labor union leader, industrial mechanic and politician |
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| Nationality | American |
Latest News about Dan Osborn
02/11/2026
Democrats chose not to field their own Senate candidate in Nebraska and instead backed independent Dan Osborn against Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts. The move was reported days before the November 3, 2026 general election. Osborn's campaign has been built around working-class voters and opposition to big-money influence in politics.
16/07/2026
The Nebraska Secretary of State confirmed that Osborn had collected enough valid signatures to appear on the November 2026 general election ballot as a nonpartisan candidate. The campaign had submitted roughly 12,500 signatures, well above the 4,000 required. His race against Pete Ricketts was set to be one of the most closely watched Senate contests of the cycle.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dan Osborn is a Nebraska labor leader and independent candidate for the U.S. Senate. He is a Navy veteran and industrial mechanic who serves as president of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local 50G in Omaha. He has positioned himself as a working-class populist outside the two-party system, focusing on workers' rights, reducing corporate influence in politics, and lowering costs for working families. He is running in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska against incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts. |
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| Residence | Omaha, Nebraska |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Parental Status | Father |
Career
| Military Service | U.S. Navy and Nebraska Army National Guard |
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| Trades | Industrial mechanic and steamfitter |
| Union Leadership | President of Local 50G, Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, Omaha |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Led a 77-day strike in 2021 at a Kellogg's cereal plant in Omaha over a two-tier pay system, which ended with an improved contract. | |
| 2. Campaign received significant outside funding in 2024 and significantly outperformed Kamala Harris in Nebraska. | |
| 3. Registered as an independent and has said he wants to break the two-party system in Washington. |
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