2024 United States Senate special election in Nebraska
The 2024 United States Senate special election in Nebraska will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the Class 2 member of the United States Senate from Nebraska, to complete the term of Ben Sasse, who resigned on January 8, 2023, to become the president of the University of Florida.[1] On January 12, 2023, governor Jim Pillen appointed Republican former governor Pete Ricketts to fill the seat for the remainder of the 118th United States Congress.[2] Ricketts has committed to running in the special election and for a full term in 2026.[3] This marks the first time since 1954 and the second time since 1952 where both of Nebraska's U.S. Senate seats were concurrently for election. Primary elections will take place on May 14, 2024.[4]
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Appointment
Republican Pete Ricketts, former governor of Nebraska (2015–2023) and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2006, was appointed on January 12, 2023.[2]
Applied to be appointed
In total, 111 individuals submitted applications for Sasse's seat, and nine candidates were interviewed by Pillen.[5] Applicants included:
- Ann Ashford, attorney, widow of former U.S. Representative Brad Ashford, and candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2020[6] (Democratic)
- Tom Becka, radio personality[7][5] (Independent)
- Larry Bolinger, author and perennial candidate[5][8] (Republican)
- Sid Dinsdale, bank president and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014[7] (Republican)
- Greg Ibach, former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (2017–2021) and former Nebraska Director of Agriculture (2005–2017)[7] (Republican)
- Brett Lindstrom, state senator from the 18th district (2015–2023), candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2012 and for governor of Nebraska in 2022[7] (Republican)
- Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Republican candidate for governor of Nebraska in 2014[7] (Independent)
- Melanie Standiford, former KNOP-TV news director[9] (Republican)
- John Glen Weaver, U.S. Air Force veteran and candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in 2022[1] (Republican)
Republican primary
Declared
- Pete Ricketts, incumbent U.S. Senator (2023–present)[3]
- John Glen Weaver, U.S. Air Force veteran and candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in 2022[10]
Publicly expressed interest
- Charles Herbster, agribusiness executive and candidate for Governor of Nebraska in 2014 and 2022[11][12]
Endorsements
Pete Ricketts
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Pete Ricketts (R) | $1,206,505 | $190,169 | $1,016,336 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Democratic primary
Declined
- Paul Theobald, Wayne State College professor and nominee for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district in 2018[11]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid R | May 3, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | July 28, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | January 24, 2023 |
| Elections Daily[18] | Safe R | May 4, 2023 |
References
- Hammel, Paul (December 5, 2022). "Ben Sasse makes it official, will resign U.S. Senate seat Jan. 8". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Bradner, Eric. "Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse's Senate seat".
- Everett, Burgess (January 12, 2023). "Ricketts tapped to fill Nebraska's open Senate seat". Politico.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- Bureau, Martha Stoddard and Erin Bamer World-Herald (January 12, 2023). "Pillen appoints former Gov. Pete Ricketts to U.S. Senate". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- Hammel, Paul (December 12, 2022). "Democrat Ann Ashford is among applicants to fill vacancy in U.S. Senate". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- Sanderford, Aaron (January 10, 2023). "Ricketts, Lindstrom, Dinsdale, Slone, Ashford among Nebraska U.S. Senate applicants". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- Mastre, Brian (December 15, 2022). "Nebraska Senate candidates feeling optimistic as Pillen mulls appointment". WOWT. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- KRVN News (December 7, 2022). "West-central Nebraska journalist applies for U.S. Senate seat". KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- "Lt. Col. (ret.) John Glen Weaver running for Nebraska's open Class II U.S. Senate seat". KHGI. February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- Sanderford, Aaron (July 14, 2023). "Democrat Paul Theobald decides not to challenge Sen. Pete Ricketts; Republican Herbster still mulling his options". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- Peterson, Abbie (August 24, 2023). "Ricketts asks GOP supporters for help to keep Nebraska U.S. Senate seat". KETV. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- Emilee (July 19, 2023). "Americans for Prosperity Action Announces First Wave of Endorsements in 2024 U.S. Senate Races". AFP Action. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- "2024 Election United States Senate - Nebraska". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- "2024 Senate Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- "2024 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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