Pete Ricketts
Republican · NE · United States Senator
Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator for Nebraska, appointed in 2023 and won a 2024 special election; seeking a full six-year term in 2026. Former Governor of Nebraska (2015-2023).
Campaign Finance Information — United States Senator
Campaign Finance Information · United States Senator · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $11,233,507
- Spent
- $4,809,506
- Cash on hand
- $6,910,970
- Debts
- $0
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$941,224
- CEO$741,938
- PRESIDENT$515,648
- CHAIRMAN$363,023
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- HOMEMAKER$326,510
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle · fec.gov
Track record
General
· 2 records
As U.S. Senator, authored the AUKUS Improvement Act (streamlining defense-industrial collaboration among the U.S., Australia, and U.K.), which was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law.
December 19, 2025
Source: ricketts.senate.gov · researched July 14, 2026
As U.S. Senator, secured an amendment in the GENIUS Act allowing an expedited certification process for states with an existing stablecoin regulatory framework; the act was signed into law.
July 18, 2025
Source: ricketts.senate.gov · researched July 14, 2026
Elections
- United States Senator · November 3, 2026 · Nebraska · incumbent
Profile last researched July 14, 2026.