WEEPING WATER, Neb. — To rally Nebraska conservatives ahead of November's midterm elections, Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign took a comedic approach Sunday, inviting Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana to deliver some signature one-liners in his folksy drawl at Ricketts' annual Nebraska Steak Fry.
People wait to get photos with Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy during U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
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Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy wave to the crowd at Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, both Republicans, embrace at Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks at his annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Omaha City Council member and Nebraska CD2 candidate Brinker Harding speaks to attendees at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Photos: US Sen. John Kennedy joins Ricketts for annual Nebraska Steak Fry
People attend U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Hy-Vee caterers grill steak at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
People wait to take photos with Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy during U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
People get photos with Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy during U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
People get photos with Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy during U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg speaks during U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts applaud speakers during Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts stands for recognition during his annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith attends U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy applauds speakers at Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts' annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer embrace at Ricketts' annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks at his annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks at his annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks at his annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy shake hands at Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
People take photos and videos while Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy speaks at Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
People laugh as Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy speaks at Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy speaks at Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
People laugh as Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy speaks at Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts laughs as Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy speaks at Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy embrace at Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy wave to the crowd at Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy wave to the crowd at Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood speaks at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks with attendees at his annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Omaha City Council member and Nebraska CD2 candidate Brinker Harding speaks at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
