What to know ahead of US Senate debate at Nebraska State Fair

Independent candidate Dan Osborn is challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts for his seat in the Senate. The two candidates are scheduled to face each other in a debate held at the Nebraska State Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. This event serves as a key confrontation between the challenger and the incumbent as they compete for the Senate position, providing voters with an opportunity to hear their respective platforms before the election takes place.