Photos: US Sen. John Kennedy joins Ricketts for annual Nebraska Steak Fry

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy attended the annual Nebraska Steak Fry hosted by U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts on September 20, 2026, at the Cass County Fairgrounds. The event gathered Republican candidates and supporters to celebrate Nebraska agriculture and support the Ricketts campaign. During the gathering, Sen. John Kennedy praised the state with a provocative comment, stating that he loves Nebraska better than sex, which elicited laughter from the attendees at the political event.