Pete Ricketts Appointed to Fill Senate Vacancy

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) confirmed widespread expectations Thursday when he announced former Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) is his pick to fill Nebraska’s vacancy in the U.S. Senate, the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Ricketts will replace Sen. Ben Sasse (R), who officially resigned Sunday to become the next president of the University of Florida. Ricketts’ appointment will take effect immediately.