William Forbes

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William Forbes

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Nebraska Democratic Senate nominee?

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MAY 13, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current rolePastor

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyConservative Democrat

GenderMale

LocationNebraska

BackgroundPastor

Notable personal detailsWilliam J. Forbes is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska in the 2026 election cycle. He is a pastor from Paxton, Nebraska, and has been publicly discussed by the Nebraska Democratic Party in connection with his Senate candidacy. His principal campaign committee is registered with the Federal Election Commission as a Senate committee.

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fec.gov nebraskademocrats.org forbesfornebraska.com 1011now.com en.wikipedia.org newrepublic.com nebraskaexaminer.com senate.gov polymarket.com sos.nebraska.gov reddit.com bethelpreswc.org history.nebraska.gov flatwaterfreepress.org nebraskapublicmedia.org archive.liveaction.org breitbart.com panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com legislature.nebraska.gov law.justia.com upload.wikimedia.org govdocs.nebraska.gov congress.gov archives.cdn.sos.ca.gov justfacts.votesmart.org ketv.com transcripts.cnn.com washingtonpost.com apnews.com cbsnews.com politico.com

Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Has taken positions opposing abortion access; other specific policy positions on health coverage, Medicaid, or broader healthcare reform are not clearly documented in public campaign or official materials available from identified sources.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

William (Bill) Forbes has organized and campaigned for local ordinances that would outlaw abortion within municipal limits and support private enforcement mechanisms; he has worked with national anti-abortion organizers to advance local bans. His activism includes collecting petition signatures and publicly advocating for ordinances that criminalize abortion and assistance to obtain abortions, with limited or narrow exceptions in some drafts.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 22, 2026

William Forbes was defeated by Cindy Burbank in Nebraska’s Democratic Senate primary, according to NBC News projections. The race has drawn attention because Nebraska Democrats are trying to clear the way for independent Dan Osborn, and Forbes has been described in reports as a possible spoiler. Recent coverage also places his campaign in the broader context of a competitive 2026 Senate race where fundraising and party strategy are shaping the field.

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