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The 'blue tsunami' reached Nebraska. Why didn't it make a bigger splash?
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The 'blue tsunami' reached Nebraska. Why didn't it make a bigger splash?
- Josh Reyes and Aaron Sanderford
World-Herald Staff Writers - Nov 8, 2026
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- Kenneth Ferriera
Sen. Pete Ricketts delivered a late night victory speech after the race for Senate was called in his favor.
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LINCOLN — The blue tsunami that swept much of the United States on Tuesday reached triple-landlocked Nebraska, but it didn't lead to Democratic or nonpartisan victories in statewide races, upholding Republicans' winning streak that stretches back to 2008.
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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during an election watch party in Bellevue on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, addresses his supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
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Denise Powell speaks to the media in Omaha on Wednesday, the day after winning Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District race. Powell beat Republican nominee Brinker Harding by 16 points. Her campaign stuck to affordability issues.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
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U.S. Rep. Mike Flood announces that the race for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District was called in his favor during a press conference celebrating the results of Tuesday's election on Wednesday at the Nebraska Republican Party headquarters in Lincoln.
KENNETH FERRIERA, LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
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Photos: Nebraska candidates claim victory, concede at Election Day watch parties
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District talks with supporters at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Rep. Don Bacon listens to speakers at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District talks with supporters at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District talks with supporters at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Former Omaha mayor Jean Stothert speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District's election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Rep. Don Bacon speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District's election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Scott Petersen, shown at an election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, will succeed Bob Evnen as Nebraska's secretary of state.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
UNO students Anton Rudnytskyi, left, and Jefferson Smith, both 19, check for election results on Smith’s phone during an election night watch party for Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Barb Harris celebrates after the first results show Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, in a significant lead against incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts during an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Bumper stickers, buttons and other campaign swag sit out for supporters of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, during an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates with her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters watch on as CNN updates the Nebraska Senate race at a watch party for Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Disabled Army veteran Mona Williams sheds tears of joy while watching national election results lean Democrat at an election night watch party for Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Lushawn Smith, left, and Luanna Townsend celebrate as national election results roll in while at an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, a nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Mitch Dill wears his “I Voted Today” sticker alongside one in support of Dan Osborn, a nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, during an election night watch party at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Rebecca Harding, right, embraces her husband Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, as he concedes at election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, wears an elephant and American flag pins at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
People watch as Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, facing, hugs his wife, Rebecca Harding as he concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Rebecca Harding, right, embraces her husband Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, as he concedes at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Rebecca Harding, right, embraces her husband Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, as he concedes at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates with her family after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, embraces her father, Joaquin Blaya, after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates with her daughter, Cecilia, after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters cheer on as Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters cheer on as Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Dan Ullman, left, and Lois Rood cheer election results while at an election night watch party for Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Tuesday.
REBECCA S. GRATZ, FOR THE OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Leaf Price, 23, wears a sweatshirt with the message, “Stop the war, stop AI, stop the billionaires,” while at an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
From left, Tyler Olsen, Bella Gerloff and Rachael Jaixen celebrate the Democrat win of the Ohio governor’s race while attending an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters cheer on as CNN announces Joshua Turek to win in Iowa's U.S. Senate election during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Supporters cheer on as Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, high-fives Ben Steffen, Democratic candidate for Nebraska Lt. Governor, as she addresses supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha on Tuesday.
REBECCA S. GRATZ, for the OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Andrew Graff watches poll results come in while attending an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Jeff Shudak cheers as the race for Iowa governor is called for Democrat Rob Sand while attending an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD
Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, embraces his wife, Megan, as he speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Tuesday.
REBECCA S. GRATZ, FOR THE OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Tuesday.
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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks during an election watch party in Bellevue on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
- NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood announces that the race for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District was called in his favor during a press conference celebrating the results of Tuesday's election on Wednesday at the Nebraska Republican Party headquarters in Lincoln.
- KENNETH FERRIERA, LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
Denise Powell speaks to the media in Omaha on Wednesday, the day after winning Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District race. Powell beat Republican nominee Brinker Harding by 16 points. Her campaign stuck to affordability issues.
- CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD
Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, addresses his supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday.
- NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD
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