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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Names Pete Rickets to the US Senate

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Names Pete Rickets to the US Senate

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To no one’s surprise, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has named former Governor Pete Rickets to the vacant US Senate seat…..

Ricketts thanked Pillen for the nomination and said he wants to take Nebraska values to Washington…

Ricketts says the federal government needs to be held accountable…..

Ricketts replaces Senator Ben Sasse who resigned to become President of the University of Florida.
Ricketts will have to run for election to the seat next year and again for the full six year term in 2026.

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