Seventy-six percent disapproved of the way the Senate is doing its job.

And 93 percent said solving the nation's problems requires compromise.

"Nebraskans have lost faith in both parties and are looking for an alternative," Jenkins said during an interview in Lincoln.

Jenkins already has qualified as an independent petition candidate, winning a spot on the general election ballot with Republican nominee Ben Sasse and Democratic nominee Dave Domina, who won their party primary elections in May.

Two more independents eventually may qualify for the ballot as nonpartisan Senate candidates.

"Sure, an independent candidacy is unconventional," Jenkins said. "I'm not naïve.

"But, as the poll demonstrates, people have begun to recognize we are divided into two warring political tribes. And continuing down this road will lead us to a place we can't imagine.

"The majority of us want the same things," Jenkins said. "Security from our enemies; education for our children; a reasonably fair playing field; infrastructure that supports our economy; the freedom to pursue our dreams; and a government that facilitates rather than impedes economic growth and freedom."