Pete Ricketts
Republican, Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. Senator
- Party on ballot
- Republican
- Incumbent
- Yes
- Hometown on filing
- Omaha
- Occupation
- U.S. Senator from Nebraska (incumbent); previously President and Chief Operating Officer at Ameritrade and founder of Drakon, LLC
Source: ricketts.senate.gov - Prior offices
- Governor of Nebraska, sworn in January 8, 2015; reelected November 2018 Source: ricketts.senate.gov
U.S. Senator from Nebraska, 118th-119th Congress (2023-present) Source: congress.gov - Campaign money
- Raised: $13,405,556; Spent: $12,819,482; Cash on hand: $1,073,044 (through 2026-09-30)
Source: fec.gov
Find them
In their own words
Taxes and budget
"Pete championed the largest state tax cut in Nebraska history."
Source: petericketts.comPublic safety
"Pete has always stood with law enforcement and against soft-on-crime policies."
Source: petericketts.comElections and government
"Pete believes government should work for the people it serves."
Source: petericketts.comHousing and cost of living
"My top priority is making life more affordable."
Source: nebraskaexaminer.comSecond Amendment
Campaign site says he "fought back against the Biden administration's efforts" on Second Amendment rights
Source: petericketts.comSocial Security taxes
"completely eliminating federal taxes on Social Security benefits for 88% of seniors"
Source: petericketts.comNo public statement found on: Economy and jobs, Education, Health care, Agriculture and water, Energy and utilities.
Record in office
Sponsored 97 bills and resolutions in the 119th Congress (2025-2026), per congress.gov sponsored-legislation filter, checked 2026-10-22
Source: congress.govCurrent committees: Environment & Public Works; Foreign Relations; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Budget
Source: ricketts.senate.gov