Nebraska Senate

I +1% since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +18.5
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
I +2.4
National Environment
current political climate
I +3.6
Polls
recent state and district polling
I +0.1
Forecasted margin
R +12.4
Polls

Polls (4)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Impact ResearchFeb 5, 2026R +1600lv
Lake Research PartnersDec 17, 2025R +1900lv
Lake Research PartnersJul 29, 2025I +1900lv
Change ResearchApr 1, 2025R +1524lv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Ind (purple) and GOP (red) win probability over time
Ind 6%
GOP 94%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Likely RInside Elections: Likely RSabato: Likely R
State Lean
This is a safe Republican state (R+21).
Candidates
Dan Osborn (I) Pete Ricketts (R) (inc.)