Episode 71: How Many Republicans Will Lose in Nebraska? w/ Aaron Sanderford of Nebraska Examiner

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Aaron Sanderford of Nebraska Examiner take a fresh look at the Senate race in the Cornhusker State, where Democrats are rallying behind independent candidate Dan Osborn against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts. Osborn came up short in 2024, but the conditions might be right for an upset in 2026. Nathan, Jacob and Aaron also talk about the competitive race for the Omaha-based 2nd District, where Republicans are trying to hold on with GOP Rep. Don Bacon not seeking re-election. There’s also plenty of talk about the best free bread in America, a delicious place to eat in Omaha and the upcoming Star Wars movie. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @asanderford @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Virginia Caps Off Wild Week of Redistricting [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-caps-off-wild-week-of-redistricting-ratings-changes Powell Kicks off General Election with Focus on Costs [Nebraska Examiner] https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/14/powell-kicks-off-general-election-with-focus-on-costs/ Denise Powell Wins Nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District [Nebraska Examiner] https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/13/denise-powell-wins-dem-nomination-in-nebraskas-2nd-district/ Virginia 2: A Rematch at the Beach [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-2-kiggans-luria-rematch Florida House: Redistricting Boosts GOP Prospects [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/florida-house-redistricting-boosts-gop-prospects 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-may-8-2026-post-virginia 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/