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Pastor William Forbes Enters Democratic Senate Primary, Faces Controversy

4/2/2026

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William Forbes, a 79-year-old Nebraska pastor, entered the Democratic Senate primary.
State Democrats accuse Forbes of being a Republican plant.
Forbes has voted for Donald Trump.
Forbes says he is a lifelong Democrat who joined the race because no Democrat was on the ballot, a move that disrupts Democrats' strategy around Dan Osborn.
Burbank has filed to oppose Forbes for the Nebraska primary on May 12.

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William Forbes, a 79-year-old Nebraska pastor, entered the Democratic Senate primary.
State Democrats accuse Forbes of being a Republican plant.
Forbes has voted for Donald Trump.
Forbes says he is a lifelong Democrat who joined the race because no Democrat was on the ballot, a move that disrupts Democrats' strategy around Dan Osborn.
Burbank has filed to oppose Forbes for the Nebraska primary on May 12.