Pete Ricketts
John Peter Ricketts has served as the junior United States Senator from Nebraska since January 2023, when he was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Ben Sasse's resignation. He previously served as the 40th Governor of Nebraska from 2015 to 2023. He won a special election in 2024 to complete the term.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: NE
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Nebraska
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A. in Biology, University of Chicago; M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance, University of Chicago.
Residence: Omaha, Nebraska
Professional background
Held leadership roles at Ameritrade including President and Chief Operating Officer; founded Drakon, LLC; past board member of TD Ameritrade and the Chicago Cubs.
Public service
40th Governor of Nebraska (2015–2023); U.S. Senator from Nebraska (2023–present); National Committeeman, Republican National Committee (2007–2012).
Military service
None