Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn

Rep. Ro Khanna, a progressive Democratic congressman from California, will campaign with independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn in Nebraska on Saturday. Osborn is challenging incumbent Senator Pete Ricketts, a former governor and Republican, in a race that could shift the balance of power in the Senate. This marks the first time Khanna has campaigned for a candidate in Nebraska, a state with no Democratic representatives in Congress. Osborn’s campaign includes a town hall featuring former Montana Governor Marc Racicot and former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh. Both figures have criticized former President Donald Trump, though their political affiliations differ. Racicot faced censure from the Montana GOP for opposing Trump, while Walsh previously ran against Trump in 2020 before leaving the Republican Party and registering as a Democrat in 2025. Osborn cited the Jeffrey Epstein case as a unifying factor for the panel. In a statement, he emphasized shared concerns about the influence of wealthy elites in politics, particularly targeting Ricketts as an example of someone prioritizing profit over public interest. Osborn has engaged with Epstein case survivors during the Bookmobile tour in Omaha earlier this month. Khanna has been a vocal advocate for transparency regarding the Epstein files, working with Republican Thomas Massie on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. His involvement in Nebraska reflects a broader strategy to address voter frustrations with perceived economic inequality and corruption. Khanna noted that the Epstein issue resonates strongly with voters disillusioned by the Trump administration. In addition to Nebraska, Khanna recently campaigned with William Lawrence in Michigan and with Democratic Senate candidates Josh Turek in Iowa and Chris Pappas in New Hampshire. Polling data suggests shifting momentum in these races, with Nebraska moving from a likely Republican to leaning Republican in Osborn’s favor. With less than three weeks until Election Day, the outcome of several key races remains uncertain. Khanna’s presence in Nebraska underscores the significance of the Epstein issue in influencing voter sentiment and potentially reshaping the political landscape.