Nebraska Dems Leave Senate Seat Empty | Lincoln News

Nebraska Democrats just made a bold move: they’re leaving a Senate ballot spot empty after Cindy Burbank dropped out, clearing the way for nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn. Party chair Jane Kleeb defended the strategy as key to flipping the seat from Republican control — even as some members, like Crystal Rhoades, pushed to nominate Kishla Askins instead, arguing the party should prioritize electing Democrats over backing nonpartisans. Rhoades also criticized a pro-Osborn ad she found troubling. Meanwhile, a lawsuit by primary loser William Forbes — who wants the vacancy filled — is still winding through court, with a hearing set for Monday. The party’s final vote signals full commitment to Osborn’s campaign, betting he’s their best shot at unseating the incumbent and reshaping Congress.

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