Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse Expected to Resign; Sole Finalist to be President at University of Florida

Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is expected to resign in the near future, likely to become the new president at the University of Florida. He is the only finalist in that search. Per Politico, Sasse, in his second term, has "made a name for himself as a consistent Trump critic in Congress as well as a reliable conservative vote."

With the planned departure coming so close to the 2022 election, Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) will be able to appoint an interim replacement, who will serve until a special election is held in November, 2024. The winner of that election will complete the final two years of the term. Nebraska's other Senate seat, held by Republican Deb Fischer will also be on the 2024 ballot for a regular six-year term.

 

comments powered by Disqus

Headlines

Election Recap: May 6, 2025

Voters passed a ballot measure in Ohio; two Ohio mayoral incumbents advance to November

Live Results: Ohio Infrastructure Referendum and Mayoral Primaries, NH Special Primary

The ballot measure renews authority for the state to issue bonds to assist local governments for infrastructure projects

Update on U.S. House Retirements

Nine of 11 announced departures are seeking a higher office

Live Results: Texas Mayoral and Louisiana State House Special Elections

27 candidates are vying to be San Antonio's next mayor; the incumbent is termed-out

Sabato's Crystal Ball Initial 2025-26 Gubernatorial Ratings

38 seats will hold elections through 2026, including New Jersey and Virginia this year