Dan Osborn
Dan Osborn is a U.S. Navy veteran, industrial mechanic, and former union president running as an independent against incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts. He is endorsed by the Nebraska Democratic Party.
- Party: Independent
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: NE
- Current office: Former Union President
Incumbency status: challenger
Residence: Omaha, NE
Biography
Dan Osborn was born on March 29, 1975. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and industrial mechanic who served as president of BCTGM International Union Local 50G. He ran as an independent in the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Nebraska, outperforming expectations. He is again running as an independent in 2026 and has received the endorsement of the Nebraska Democratic Party.
Professional background
Industrial mechanic; President, BCTGM International Union Local 50G
Military service
U.S. Navy veteran