Pete Ricketts
U.S. Senator, NE · Republican · Nebraska
Pete Ricketts is Nebraska’s junior Republican U.S. Senator and former two-term governor, running for a full term in 2026 after winning a 2024 special election.
Profile last updated Sep 6, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A former governor and businessman with deep resources and an established statewide brand, seeking his first full Senate term.
Recent Action
Running in 2026 for a full term in the U.S. Senate seat he won in a 2024 special election.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Opposes major climate regulation; supports oil, gas, and agricultural energy.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes government-run and single-payer health care.
Second Amendment—Opposes4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment supporter opposing new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes4
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports stricter border enforcement.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
A longtime abortion opponent as governor and senator.
National Security—Supports5
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Endorsed the 2025 strikes on Iran’s nuclear program.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.