Summary
- Independent candidate Dan Osborn is running a competitive Senate race against two-term Sen. Deb Fischer in deep-red Nebraska.
- Polls show a close race between Fischer and Osborn, with the independent leading in recent surveys.
- Republicans, with a favorable Senate map this year, are doubling their efforts in the Nebraska race.
- Osborn’s populist message and outsider status have resonated with voters, making the Nebraska Senate race unexpectedly competitive.