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PETE RICKETTS

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PETE RICKETTS
Candidate for U.S. Senate
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Biography
Pete Ricketts, a Republican, currently serves as a U.S. Senator from Nebraska, having been appointed in 2023 and winning a special election in 2024. Prior to his Senate service, Ricketts was the 40th Governor of Nebraska from 2015 to 2023. Born in 1964, he has a background in business, including leadership roles at Ameritrade and founding Drakon LLC.
Top Priorities
  • Tax relief and fiscal conservatism
  • Economic growth
  • Less government
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$5,868,605
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