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Osborn Restructures Campaign Amid FEC Misuse Complaint

4/4/2026

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Dan Osborn, a Nebraska Senate candidate, is restructuring his campaign after a Federal Election Commission complaint alleging misuse of funds.
The FEC complaint accuses Osborn of improperly paying his wife and other family members for campaign services against incumbent Pete Ricketts.
Osborn's wife, Megan, will step away from consulting roles to manage the campaign directly.
Critics, including Americans for Public Trust, say the changes are insufficient.

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Dan Osborn, a Nebraska Senate candidate, is restructuring his campaign after a Federal Election Commission complaint alleging misuse of funds.
The FEC complaint accuses Osborn of improperly paying his wife and other family members for campaign services against incumbent Pete Ricketts.
Osborn's wife, Megan, will step away from consulting roles to manage the campaign directly.
Critics, including Americans for Public Trust, say the changes are insufficient.