Nebraska set to have a second straight U.S. Senate election without both major parties on the ballot
Nebraska is poised to hold its second consecutive U.S. Senate election without candidates from both major parties on the ballot, following Democratic nominee Cindy Burbank's withdrawal from the race. This marks an unusual pattern for the state's Senate elections, continuing a trend from the previous cycle.
Key Points
- Democratic nominee Cindy Burbank withdrew from Nebraska's 2026 U.S. Senate race
- This is the second straight Nebraska Senate election lacking representation from both major parties
- The withdrawal significantly alters the competitive landscape for the general election