Democrat Cindy Burbank files paperwork to drop out of Nebraska US Senate race

Source: Nebraska Examiner

By Juan Salinas II -
July 17, 2026 2:25 pm

LINCOLN — Cindy Burbank, Nebraska’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race, submitted paperwork Friday to remove herself from the November ballot, a move that could clear the way for nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.

The Secretary of State’s office confirmed that Burbank filed a form saying she was declining to run Friday morning.

Burbank did not immediately respond to an Examiner request for comment. In a video posted to her Facebook page, she said: “I’ve looked at the numbers. I won’t be your next senator. So I have withdrawn my bid for U.S. Senate.”

But that doesn’t necessarily mean Burbank will get her wish in this closely watched race. Her candidacy has come under scrutiny as she has faced allegations of being “planted” in the race to boost chances for Osborn, which Burbank has denied.


Cindy Burbank, the Democratic nominee for Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race, talks with a voter following a town hall on June 22, 2026. Burbank has submitted paperwork to be removed from the November ballot. (Photo by Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

Read more: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/07/17/democrat-cindy-burbank-files-paperwork-to-drop-out-of-nebraska-us-senate-race/

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