NE-SEN: Nebraska governor running for Sasse's Senate seat
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) on Tuesday announced hell try for the appointment to replace outgoing Sen. Ben Sasse (R) and represent the state in the U.S. Senate, according to local outlets.
For me, it came down to a single question: How can I best serve the people of Nebraska and advance our conservative values? In Congress, were in a fight for the future of our nation, and its a fight we have to win. We must cut taxes, strengthen public safety and our national security, and protect our most sacred freedoms, Ricketts said in a statement shared with The Hill.
Ricketts was already set to leave the governors office in January, having not sought reelection due to term limits, and has long been eyed as a possible contender to fill the Sasse is stepping down from his Senate seat to become the next president of the University of Florida. Hes set to leave the upper chamber in January, well before his current term ends in 2027.
Sasse is stepping down from his Senate seat to become the next president of the University of Florida. Hes set to leave the upper chamber in January, well before his current term ends in 2027.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3763647-nebraska-governor-running-for-sasses-senate-seat/