LINCOLN- U.S. Senator Ben Sasse has officially submitted his letter of resignation indicating his final day will be on January 8th. January 8th will be just three days after governor-elect Jim Pillen takes office, replacing Governor Pete Ricketts. Speculations about who will fill the seat point to Governor Pete Ricketts.

A deadline of December 23rd has been announced for applications for the position. Current Governor Pete Ricketts has announced his intent to seek and apply for the appointment as the state's next U.S. senator. “This decision is the result of many hours of prayer and family discussions,” said Governor Ricketts.

Even before the ink dried on Sasse’s resignation letter, one candidate threw his hat into the ring — retired Lt. Col. John Weaver of Omaha, an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Congress this year, wrote to Pillen that he would represent conservative values if selected. Applications are also being sought to fill the Nebraska Legislature seat being vacated by State Sen. Mike Hilgers of Lincoln. Hilgers, who represents District 21 on the north side of Lincoln, was elected Nebraska Attorney General.

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