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On Saturday, August 22, 2026, several events occurred in Nebraska. Matt Rhule held a press conference at the Hawks Championship Center in Lincoln. Simultaneously, the Nebraska Democratic Party hosted the Ben Nelson BBQ in Omaha. This political event featured former Governor and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, alongside Democratic candidates Lynne Walz for governor and Ben Steffen for Lt. Governor. Additionally, Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, delivered a speech during the Omaha gathering.