Pete Ricketts is the Republican U.S. Senator from Nebraska, in office since 2023.
Current term began November 5, 2024. In the Senate since January 23, 2023.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on the Budget
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Pete Ricketts holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across Nebraska choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Pete Ricketts is a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Pete Ricketts, Republican Incumbent
- Mike Marvin, Legal Marijuana NOW
- Robin Richards, Nebraska Working People
- Chuck Conboy, America First
- Dan Osborn, By Petition
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State, final general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
Nebraska
Pete Ricketts is one of two U.S. Senators for Nebraska, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Nebraska congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Pete Ricketts next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in Nebraska takes part in that race.
What committees does Pete Ricketts serve on?
Pete Ricketts serves on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on the Budget.
How do I contact Pete Ricketts?
You can reach the office of Pete Ricketts by phone at 202-224-4224 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.