LINCOLN- Current Governor Pete Ricketts has announced his intent to seek and apply for the appointment as the state's next U.S. senator amidst Senator Ben Sasse's resignation.

Governor-Elect Jim Pillen has been collecting applications for consideration for the senate seat. The applications are set to close on December 23rd. Current Senator Ben Sasse has excepted the job as the next president of the University of Florida and has officially turned in his letter of resignation with a final date of January 8th.

“This decision is the result of many hours of prayer and family discussions,” said Governor Ricketts. “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, we’re in a fight for the future of our nation, and it’s a fight we have to win. We must cut taxes, strengthen public safety and our national security, and protect our most sacred freedoms.”

“Over the last eight years, we’ve shown the world the real impact conservative leadership can have,” Ricketts said. “I want to continue delivering results for our state, fighting to reduce taxes, grow our economy, defend our liberties, and run government more like a business. I’ll never stop working to get the job done, and that’s why I’m asking for Governor-elect Pillen’s consideration.”

Currently, it is known that Ricketts will be aside retired Lt. Col. John Weaver of Omaha, an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Congress this year, who wrote to Pillen that he would represent conservative values if selected.

Applications for the senate seat are due to Pillen’s office by Friday, Dec. 23. Submissions can be made online at nebraska.gov/appointments or sent to the Nebraska State Capitol Room 1315, 1445 K St., Lincoln, NE 68508.

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