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Cindy Burbank, Nebraska’s Democratic Senate Nominee, Files to Withdraw From Race
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Cindy Burbank, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Nebraska, filed paperwork to withdraw from the general election, potentially benefiting independent candidate Dan Osborn who is backed by the Nebraska Democratic Party.
- Burbank had previously stated she would withdraw if Osborn qualified for the ballot, which he did according to the Nebraska secretary of state.
- Republican state officials may challenge Burbank’s withdrawal, with the secretary of state’s office planning to consult the state attorney general on the matter.
- Burbank was initially removed from the primary ballot by the Republican secretary of state but was reinstated after winning a lawsuit.
- In a social media video, Burbank thanked her supporters and confirmed her withdrawal without directly naming Osborn or incumbent Senator Pete Ricketts, while her campaign website endorsed Osborn as a trustworthy candidate.
