Independent candidates sense a moment. Some Democrats hope they're right.

In the rolling Sandhills of Nebraska, tucked behind Morgan Ranch, a family-run enterprise sprawling over 15,000 acres, sits one who observes the uncertainty of President Trump's policies. Dan Morgan, the owner of one of the largest privately-owned Wagyu herds in the U.S., shared his frustration over the recent changes in costs, tariffs, and reciprocal tariffs impacting his business.

Morgan, a Democrat, finds hope in an independent candidate, Dan Osborn, who claims to represent the working family. Osborn is one of four independents running for Senate in states that President Trump won, buoyed by the president's sinking approval ratings and public frustration over affordability. Jane Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, is open to creating coalitions with independents as the party seeks to retake control of Congress, but acknowledges the challenges these candidates face due to the Democratic Party's stance.

In Montana, Seth Bodnar, a former Green Beret, is also an independent candidate, arguing that voters are frustrated with politics as usual. Bodnar stated that he won't caucus with either party and believes in working for Montana. The race has been marked by frustration among Democrats, as seen in the situation of Alani Bankhead, who faced pressure to drop out of the race.