# Pete Ricketts

> Pete Ricketts was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2023 and won the 2024 special election. He is seeking his first full six-year term in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Nebraska
- State: NE
- Race: Nebraska Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Omaha, NE
- Race rating: Likely Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.ricketts.senate.gov

## Biography

Pete Ricketts was born on August 19, 1964, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He is the son of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts. He earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago and his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He served as Governor of Nebraska from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2023 and won the 2024 special election.

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of Chicago; M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2023–present); Governor of Nebraska (2015–2023); TD Ameritrade executive
- Public service: Governor of Nebraska (2015–2023); U.S. Senator (2023–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Pete Ricketts](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/pete-ricketts-nebraska-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [Dan Osborn](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/dan-osborn-ne-2026.md) — Independent

## Sources

- 2026 United States Senate election in Nebraska — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Nebraska
- Senator Pete Ricketts — Official Senate Website: https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:53:01.497Z

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