LINCOLN- Gov. Pete Ricketts appointed Kathleen Kauth, a Republican, to represent District 31. The seat became vacant when State Sen. Rich Pahls died on April 27, not quite halfway through his term in office.

Kauth is a businesswoman who ran for Omaha City Council last year, a race in which she came in third. Kauth's appointment will last only until early January, she will have to run for the office and be elected to finish the full length of Pahls' term.

Kauth could have a chance to be part of a special session on abortion, if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.

She is the president of K.T. Beck Enterprises, a mediation and conflict coaching firm. She has a bachelor's degree in criminology and sociology, a master's degree in public policy, and a master's certification in gerontology.

Ricketts said he chose Kauth because she has been active in the community, has a background in gerontology and public policy and is familiar with business.

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