Independent Challenger Eyes Nebraska's Third District | Omaha News

A nonpartisan candidate named Cohen is racing against the clock to get on Nebraska’s third congressional district ballot, positioning himself as a populist outsider who can unseat GOP incumbent Adrian Smith — despite no backing from the Democratic Party. While Democratic nominee Becky Kelly Stille says they share the same goal of helping Nebraskans, Smith’s campaign leans into his conservative record and endorsements. Cohen’s move echoes Dan Osborn’s successful independent run against Senator Ricketts, sparking a wave of nonpartisan challengers across Nebraska. With Trump dominating the district and Smith holding massive margins, Cohen hopes to tap into voters disillusioned with traditional politics — all while facing stiff odds in one of the nation’s most reliably Republican districts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abf9abc4d6dc650c