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Cindy Burbank
Cindy Burbank
Nebraska Democratic Senate nominee?
$25.9K
MAY 13, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePharmacy technician
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNebraska
BackgroundPharmacy technician
Notable personal detailsCynthia Burbank, also known as Cindy Burbank, is a 2026 candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. She ran in the Democratic primary and her candidacy was the subject of litigation after the Nebraska Secretary of State removed her from the ballot; the Nebraska Supreme Court reinstated her to the Democratic primary ballot in March 2026. Media coverage has described her as a pharmacy technician and community college instructor, and her campaign messaging emphasized support for independent candidate Dan Osborn in the general election.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes tax cuts for the wealthy and corporate influence in policymaking and emphasizes putting limits on money in politics; she supports increased government accountability and public-option healthcare, indicating a preference for policies that shift resources toward public programs rather than tax reductions. Her platform language criticizes giving tax cuts to the rich and calls for officials to serve constituents over wealthy interests.
Healthcare
Supports reducing prescription drug costs and expanding access to healthcare, including investments in mental health services. Commits to ensuring every Nebraskan can obtain needed medicine and treatment and to lowering healthcare costs for families.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.3K
$3.2K
$2.1K
$1.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$4.3K
$2.4K
$1.9K
$117.06
Source: FEC
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