Democrat Cindy Burbank files paperwork to drop out of Nebraska US Senate race

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 476

Last Updated: 1 day, 6 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Cindy Burbank, Nebraska’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race, submitted paperwork Friday to remove herself from the November ballot, a move that could clear the way for nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.

The Secretary of State’s office confirmed that Burbank filed a form saying she was declining to run Friday morning.

Burbank did not immediately respond to an Examiner request for comment. In a …

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