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Nebraska Gov. Ricketts seeks appointment to US Senate seat - AP News — Pete Ricketts | ChamberLight
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Outgoing Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has officially applied for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Ben Sasse, who is leaving to lead the University of Florida.
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ALSO MENTIONED Ben Nelson, former Democratic Senator; Chuck Herbster, former primary candidate; Jim Pillen, Governor-elect
ALSO MENTIONED Ben Nelson, former Democratic Senator; Chuck Herbster, former primary candidate; Jim Pillen, Governor-elect
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