2024 United States Senate special election in Nebraska
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The 2024 United States Senate special election in Nebraska will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the Class 2 member of the
in 2026.[3] This marks the first time since 1954 where both of Nebraska's U.S. Senate seats were concurrently for election. Primary elections will take place on May 14, 2024.[4]
Appointment
Republican Pete Ricketts, former governor of Nebraska (2015–2023) and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2006, was appointed on January 12, 2023.[2]
Applied to be appointed
In total, 111 individuals submitted applications for Sasse's seat, and nine candidates were interviewed by Pillen.[5] Applicants included:
- Ann Ashford, attorney, widow of former U.S. Representative Brad Ashford, and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2020[6](Democratic)
- Tom Becka, radio personality[7][5] (Independent)
- Larry Bolinger, author and perennial candidate[5][8] (Republican)
- Sid Dinsdale, bank president and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014[7] (Republican)
- Greg Ibach, former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (2017–2021) and former Nebraska Director of Agriculture (2005–2017)[7] (Republican)
- Brett Lindstrom, state senator from the 18th district (2015–2023), candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2012 and for governor of Nebraska in 2022[7] (Republican)
- Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Republican candidate for governor of Nebraska in 2014[7] (Independent)
- Melanie Standiford, former KNOP-TV news director[9] (Republican)
- John Glen Weaver, (Republican)
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Pete Ricketts, incumbent U.S. senator (2023–present)[3]
- Mac Stevens, realtor[10]
- John Glen Weaver, realtor, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in 2022[11]
Endorsements
Pete Ricketts
- Organizations
John Glen Weaver
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Pete Ricketts (R) | $2,822,607 | $994,381 | $1,828,225 |
| John Glen Weaver (R) | $15,493 | $9,413 | $6,080 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[15] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Ricketts (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Mac Stevens | |||
| Republican | John Glen Weaver | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Presumptive nominee
- Preston Love Jr., University of Nebraska Omaha professor, campaign manager for the Jesse Jackson 1984 presidential campaign, and write-in candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020[16]
Declined
- Paul Theobald, Wayne State College professor and nominee for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district in 2018[17]
Endorsements
Preston Love Jr.
- State legislators
- Tony Vargas, state senator[18]
- Party officials
- Precious McKesson, executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party[18]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Preston Love Jr. | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[19]
|
Solid R | November 9, 2023 |
Inside Elections[20]
|
Solid R | November 9, 2023 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[21]
|
Safe R | November 9, 2023 |
Elections Daily[22]
|
Safe R | May 4, 2023 |
| CNalysis[23] | Solid R | November 21, 2023 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Democratic | Preston Love Jr. | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
See also
Notes
- ^ In January 2023, Ricketts was appointed by Governor Jim Pillen to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Ben Sasse, who had become the president of University of Florida.
References
- ^ a b Hammel, Paul (December 5, 2022). "Ben Sasse makes it official, will resign U.S. Senate seat Jan. 8". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Bradner, Eric (January 12, 2023). "Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse's Senate seat". CNN.
- ^ a b Everett, Burgess (January 12, 2023). "Ricketts tapped to fill Nebraska's open Senate seat". Politico. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c Stoddard, Martha; Bamer, Erin (January 12, 2023). "Pillen appoints former Gov. Pete Ricketts to U.S. Senate". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Mastre, Brian (December 15, 2022). "Nebraska Senate candidates feeling optimistic as Pillen mulls appointment". WOWT. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ KRVN News (December 7, 2022). "West-central Nebraska journalist applies for U.S. Senate seat". KRVN. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ "Nebraska Statewide Candidate List". Nebraska Secretary of State. January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Lt. Col. (ret.) John Glen Weaver running for Nebraska's open Class II U.S. Senate seat". Nebraska Television Network. February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Emilee (July 19, 2023). "Americans for Prosperity Action Announces First Wave of Endorsements in 2024 U.S. Senate Races". Americans for Prosperity Action. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Ricketts Endorsed by Nebraska Farm Bureau". KRVN. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Election United States Senate - Nebraska". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Beck, Margery A. (January 17, 2024). "Nebraska Democrats back Omaha activist Preston Love Jr. to challenge Ricketts for US Senate seat". Midland Daily News. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- Inside Elections. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- Elections Daily. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "'24 Senate Forecast". CNalysis. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
External links
- Official campaign websites