Outgoing Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts confirmed Tuesday that he is applying for appointment to the Senate seat being vacated by follow Republican Ben Sasse on Jan. 8.
Sasse sent Ricketts a letter on Monday saying that he would resign from the Senate to be president of the University of Florida effective at noon on that date, which is three days after Gov.-elect Jim Pillen takes office. Pillen on Monday formally announced plans to accept applications from Nebraskans for the Senate seat.
Pillen’s office said he wanted to move swiftly in making the appointment “to ensure Nebraska’s congressional delegation is returned to full strength as quickly as possible.”
