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First polls close in3days18hrs59minTuesday, Nov. 3 · 6 p.m. ETPoll closing times

Nebraska Senate race 2026

LikelyRepublicanCookPolls close at 9 p.m. ET · Nov. 3Held by R · rating as of Oct. 6
  • RPete RickettsRepublican · incumbent senator
  • IDan OsbornIndependent

Other candidates: Chuck Conboy (Other), Mike Marvin (Other), Robin Richards (Other)

ModelsA probability is a forecast, not a result.

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Rating history

newest first
  1. SabatoFirst ratingLeanRepublican

  2. CookFirst ratingLikelyRepublican

  3. Inside ElectionsFirst ratingLeanRepublican

Source: Sabato, Cook, Inside Electionsas of

Election night

9 p.m.Nov. 3, ET
Polls close

Polls close at 9 p.m. ET. We post the call with its time the moment AP or DDHQ makes it.

Poll closing times

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Nebraska governor’s raceHeld by R · Likely R (Cook) · polls close 9 p.m. ETWhen will we know the results?Explainer · Eastern Time

Last updated Oct. 20, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET
Race ID 2026-S-NE