What’s really happening in Nebraska politics—and what should people know about it?
Join BigTentUSA on Thursday, March 19, at 12pm ET for a timely virtual conversation with Dan Osborn, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, about what’s shaping the 2026 midterm elections in the Cornhusker State. For many Americans, Nebraska’s political landscape is often overlooked—but the dynamics playing out there offer a revealing snapshot of the forces shaping national politics. In this discussion, we’ll break down the key issues, political realities, and voter dynamics driving the race, and what they could signal for the broader midterm environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a clear, on-the-ground perspective from one of the voices in the race.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dan Osborn is a steamfitter and former union leader who gained national attention leading the 77-day Kellogg’s strike in Omaha in 2021. As president of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local 50G, he successfully negotiated wage increases and prevented implementation of a two-tier wage system for over 1,400 workers. A U.S. Navy veteran and father of three, Osborn has spent the last 20 years punching a clock as a steamfitter and industrial engineer, work that he continues to do while campaigning for Senate. He is running as an independent candidate focused on economic issues affecting working families.
