Multiple (albeit limited) polls are suggesting the race is about neck and neck. Fischer’s seat was not previously expected to be anything close to competitive. Large numbers are undecided so it could still change directions come election day

Osborn has a pro-union background having lead Kellog’s strikes in 2021, supports legalized weed, better worker protections, and right to repair

Nebraska democrats intentionally did not run anyone in the hopes that Osborn would do better than any democrat would. Though Osborn has turned down any party endorsement