Nebraska Senate Race Tightens as Fischer Faces Unexpected Challenge

Sen. Deb Fischer regains a slight lead over independent Dan Osborn in a surprisingly competitive race.

Internal polling shows Sen. Deb Fischer leading independent challenger Dan Osborn by 6 points, with 10% of voters undecided.
The Cook Political Report shifted the race from 'solid Republican' to 'likely Republican,' prompting increased GOP spending.
Dan Osborn, a labor union leader, runs as an independent and vows not to caucus with either political party if elected.
Fischer's campaign accuses Osborn of being backed by Democratic dark money, while Osborn distances himself from such claims.
Public polling indicates a close contest, with Fischer averaging 43.6% support compared to Osborn's 42.1%, according to FiveThirtyEight.