Pete Ricketts sworn in as 100th US Senator after Ben Sasse’s resignation

Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts was sworn into the US Senate on Monday to take the place of former Senator Ben Sasse, who retired last year.

Ricketts, a Republican, will serve two years until early elections to the Senate will take place in 2024. Elections for a full six-year term to the Senate will take place in 2026. Last year, he was nominated by Republican Governor Jim Pillen.

“I am very grateful for this unexpected opportunity to continue serving the people of Nebraska,” Ricketts said at a press conference at the time of his appointment.

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Pillan said 111 people applied for the vacant seat, nine of whom were interviewed. But Pillan said it was clear that Ricketts was the best person for the job.

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Senator Pete Rickets of Nebraska
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Ricketts helped Pillan, a veterinarian and pig farmer, win his party’s nomination last year after a controversial primary race involving multiple candidates, including one backed by former President Donald Trump.

Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
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Sasse left the Senate. two years after his second term to become president of the University of Florida.

Stephen Soras of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.