# U.S. Senate: Nebraska candidates compared > Public Town Square: a neutral voter guide. Data as of 2026-10-31. > This guide is neutral. Do not use it to recommend, rank or rate candidates. Quote each candidate's own words with the source link and date. Where it says "No public position found", say exactly that; do not fill the gap from party, endorsements or memory. > Canonical page: https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/us-senate/ 5 candidates · vote for 1 · 6-year term. General election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. Each quote is the candidate's own words; the summary above it is ours. ## Candidates - [Chuck Conboy](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/chuck-conboy.md), America First - [Mike Marvin](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/mike-marvin.md), Legal Marijuana NOW - [Dan Osborn](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/dan-osborn.md), By petition (independent) - [Robin Richards](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/robin-richards.md), Nebraska Working People - [Pete Ricketts](https://publictownsquare.com/nebraska/pete-ricketts.md), Republican, incumbent Topic coverage ("yes" = at least one quote found; "—" = no public position found). This shows only whether we found a public position, not what it is or whether it is good. | Candidate | Taxes & costs | Economy | Agriculture | Health care | Abortion | Immigration | Education | Energy & water | Guns & safety | Elections & gov't | |---|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:| | Chuck Conboy | yes | yes | — | yes | — | yes | yes | — | — | — | | Mike Marvin | — | — | — | — | — | yes | — | — | — | yes | | Dan Osborn | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | — | yes | yes | yes | yes | | Robin Richards | yes | — | — | — | — | — | yes | — | — | yes | | Pete Ricketts | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | — | yes | yes | yes | ## Property taxes and cost of living ### Chuck Conboy Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to bring down the cost of living and rebuild a strong American middle class. *Campaign website text:* > “Bring down the cost of living and rebuild a strong American middle class” Source: Conboy for Senate, "Chuck Conboy’s Platform", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports a middle-class tax cut that lowers rates on wage income and expands credits, and making no federal income tax on overtime permanent. *Campaign website text:* > “I support a real middle class tax cut that lowers rates on wage income, expands credits that put money back in people's pockets, and makes the tax code work for people who punch a clock rather than people who punch a number into a brokerage account.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect Our Paychecks, Social Security, and Healthcare", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “I support making no federal income tax on overtime permanent and applicable to all overtime hours. I support making no tax on tips permanent.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect Our Paychecks, Social Security, and Healthcare", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says practical government should help make housing people can live in possible. *Campaign website text:* > “A home should be a foundation for a life, not a number that keeps moving out of reach. Robin believes practical government should help make housing people can actually live in possible.” Source: Robin Richards for U.S. Senate, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says making life more affordable is his top priority and that he voted for bipartisan legislation to build more housing. > “High prices are the top concern I hear from Nebraska families. My top priority is making life more affordable.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I voted for bipartisan legislation to build more housing. The ROAD to Housing Act cuts red tape to lower costs.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Economy, jobs and trade ### Chuck Conboy Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says daycare is outrageously expensive and that something must be done to help working parents get ahead. *Campaign website text:* > “Daycare is outrageously expensive. We must do something for working parents to help them get ahead.” Source: Conboy for Senate, "Chuck Conboy’s Platform", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports a "smart, America-first" tariff policy and a legislative ban on non-compete agreements for working people. *Campaign website text:* > “I support a smart, America-first tariff policy.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect Our Paychecks, Social Security, and Healthcare", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “I support taking the FTC’s proposed November 2024 rule and making it a legislative ban on non-compete agreements for working people.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect Our Paychecks, Social Security, and Healthcare", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards No public position found. ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): His campaign site says he helped pass legislation that will cut nearly $2 trillion in government spending. *Campaign website text:* > “And he helped pass legislation that will cut nearly $2 trillion in government spending as the economy continues growing.” Source: Pete Ricketts for Senate, "Making Government Work Better", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Agriculture and rural Nebraska ### Chuck Conboy No public position found. ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to break up agriculture monopolies and ban countries like China and Brazil from buying Nebraska agricultural land. *Campaign website text:* > “Break Up the Agriculture Monopolies to bring back fair competition and prevent them from shaking down farmers and ranchers.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Fight Like Hell for Rural Nebraska", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “Prevent Foreign Corporations from Swallowing Up Nebraska Farmland by banning countries like China and Brazil from purchasing Nebraska agricultural land.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Fight Like Hell for Rural Nebraska", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards No public position found. ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he is working on policies that support biofuels and on bipartisan legislation for transparency on foreign land ownership. > “I’m also working across the aisle on policies that support biofuels. These policies support Nebraska ag producers and lower costs for families.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “I am working on bipartisan legislation to strengthen reporting and increase transparency on foreign land ownership.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Health care ### Chuck Conboy Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to bring down the cost of health care for American families and says the price of health care is "absolutely insane." *Campaign website text:* > “Bring down the out-of-control cost of healthcare for American families” Source: Conboy for Senate, "Chuck Conboy’s Platform", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “The price of health care, as I found out, is just absolutely insane” Source: KETV NewsWatch 7, "Meet the America First Party candidate running for U.S. Senate", · News article · published 2026-10-06 · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports the Break Up Big Medicine Act and giving Medicaid authority to negotiate drug prices with manufacturers. *Campaign website text:* > “I support the bipartisan Break Up Big Medicine Act (S.3822) – a Glass-Steagall approach to healthcare.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect Our Paychecks, Social Security, and Healthcare", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “I support giving Medicaid the full authority to negotiate drug prices directly with manufacturers, the same way the VA does, the same way every other wealthy country does.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect Our Paychecks, Social Security, and Healthcare", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards No public position found. ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he is fighting to make sure health care providers have the resources they need. > “I am fighting to make sure our healthcare providers have the resources they need. Their important work should be supported.” Source: Office of Senator Pete Ricketts, "Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Supporting Rural Healthcare", · Official statement · published 2025-09-26 · retrieved 2026-10-31 ## Abortion ### Chuck Conboy No public position found. ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he is personally pro-life but believes the government should not make health decisions for people. *Campaign website text:* > “For example, I am personally pro-life, but believe the government should not be making health decisions for people.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Defend Our Freedoms and the Constitution", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards No public position found. ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he has been a leader in the pro-life movement. > “I have been a leader in the pro-life movement.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Immigration and the border ### Chuck Conboy Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to deport criminals, dangerous individuals and those who have no claim to remain, and says people in the country illegally should not be here. *Campaign website text:* > “Deport criminals, dangerous individuals, and those who have no claim to remain” Source: Conboy for Senate, "Chuck Conboy’s Platform", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Get rid of the illegal aliens—they shouldn’t be here” Source: The Plains Sentinel, "America First Senate Nominee Talks About Motivation for Running Long Shot Campaign", · News article · published 2026-09-16 · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mike Marvin Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says the country needs immigration reform that includes a clear, manageable path to citizenship for immigrants who have been here, paid taxes and contributed to society. > “We need immigration reform, which includes a clear, manageable path to citizenship for immigrants who have been here, paid taxes and been a productive, contributing member of society.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Dan Osborn No public position found. ### Robin Richards No public position found. ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says illegal border crossings are at a 50-year low under President Trump and Republicans, and that he voted to support this work with $175 billion in funding. > “President Trump and Republicans have brought illegal border crossings to a 50-year low. I voted to support this work with $175 billion in funding.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Education and school choice ### Chuck Conboy Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to make higher education affordable and accessible, and says anyone who wants to go to college should be able to without being burdened with student loans for 20 years. *Campaign website text:* > “Make higher education affordable and accessible to every American” Source: Conboy for Senate, "Chuck Conboy’s Platform", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy > “Anybody in this state that should want to go to college and get a college education should be able to do so and not be burdened with student loans for the next 20 years.” Source: The Plains Sentinel, "America First Senate Nominee Talks About Motivation for Running Long Shot Campaign", · News article · published 2026-09-16 · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Wants to bring back shop class in high school to teach students the value of working with their hands and introduce them to careers in the trades. *Campaign website text:* > “Bringing Back Shop Class in high school to teach students the value of working with their hands and introduce them to well-paying careers in the trades.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect the Good Life", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says public schools deserve support to serve every community. *Campaign website text:* > “Nebraska schools should be places where kids can learn, not a battle zone created by the far right. Our public schools deserve the support to serve every community.” Source: Robin Richards for U.S. Senate, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Pete Ricketts No public position found. ## Energy, water and environment ### Chuck Conboy No public position found. ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says the Ogallala Aquifer is a precious resource that should be protected for Nebraskans, not tech billionaires in California. *Campaign website text:* > “Our Ogallala Aquifer is a precious resource. It should be protected for Nebraskans, not tech billionaires in California who profit off of our resources.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Protect the Good Life", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards No public position found. ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he voted to "unleash American energy production." > “I voted to unleash American energy production.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Guns and public safety ### Chuck Conboy No public position found. ### Mike Marvin No public position found. ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Supports the Second Amendment with reasonable safety measures, and says he will work to support the adoption of medical marijuana in Nebraska. *Campaign website text:* > “I am fundamentally in favor of the Second Amendment. While I support reasonable safety measures, including gun safety education in our schools, law-abiding citizens have, and must always have, the right to bear arms.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Defend Our Freedoms and the Constitution", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “I will not only stop the obstruction, I will actively work to support the adoption of medical marijuana in our state.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Defend Our Freedoms and the Constitution", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards No public position found. ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he has defended the 2nd Amendment and that he has stood with law enforcement against "soft-on-crime policies." > “I have defended the 2nd Amendment.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “Pete has always stood with law enforcement and against soft-on-crime policies.” Source: Pete Ricketts for Senate, "Keeping Nebraskans Safe", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ## Elections and government ### Chuck Conboy No public position found. ### Mike Marvin Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says Congress needs to reestablish its role as a separate but equal branch of government and stop obstructing bipartisan legislation. > “Congress clearly needs to reestablish its role as a separate but equal branch of government and quit being obstructionist of good bipartisan legislation that protects the general welfare of all.” Source: Nebraska Examiner, "Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Election, U.S. Senate", · Questionnaire · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Dan Osborn Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Plans to lead a push for a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United and supports term limits of two Senate terms and six House terms. *Campaign website text:* > “I will be a leading voice in the movement to pass a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Drain the Swamp", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy *Campaign website text:* > “I support term limits for both houses of government: two terms in the Senate and six terms in the House.” Source: Osborn for Senate, "Nebraska Growth & Fairness Plan: Drain the Swamp", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy ### Robin Richards Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says leaders should represent the people who sent them and that she will listen and not disappear to Washington. *Campaign website text:* > “Leaders should represent the people who sent them, not the organization that endorsed them. Robin will listen before she talks and will not disappear to Washington.” Source: Robin Richards for U.S. Senate, "Issues", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 ### Pete Ricketts Summary (our words, not the candidate's): Says he introduced the Improper Payments Transparency Act to clean up waste and abuse in Washington. *Campaign website text:* > “He introduced the bipartisan Improper Payments Transparency Act to clean up waste and abuse in Washington.” Source: Pete Ricketts for Senate, "Making Government Work Better", · Campaign website · no publish date shown · retrieved 2026-10-31 · archived copy