Work & wages
Has supported a higher federal minimum wage, union organizing and right-to-repair protections.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Dan Osborn
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Nebraska
THE PERSON
Background
Dan Osborn is an industrial mechanic, Navy and National Guard veteran, and former union leader in Omaha. He led workers at the Omaha Kellogg’s plant during the 2021 strike. He ran for Senate as an independent in 2024 and is again running as an independent in 2026.
Roots
- Home: Omaha, Nebraska
- Career: Navy and National Guard service; industrial mechanic; union local president
Education
- Roncalli Catholic High School · Graduated 1994
- Army National Guard · Tanker training
Background sources checked October 26, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Immigration
Has supported stronger border security alongside possible legal status for long-term immigrants without criminal records.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government reform
Supports overturning Citizens United and reducing undisclosed political spending.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Veterans
Opposes VA privatization and supports removing retirement-pay offsets for certain medically retired veterans.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Nebraska Secretary of State · Final statewide general candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Ramseywill · CC BY 4.0 · Cropped to fit
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