Pillen Seeks Applications For High Level Positions

LINCOLN, NE (December 5, 2022) – Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen is now seeking qualified applicants to fill the upcoming vacancies for the U.S. Senate and Legislative District 21.

U.S. Senate Vacancy

Senator Sasse’s resignation as U.S. Senator will be effective January 8, 2023. To have an expeditious process to ensure Nebraska’s congressional delegation is returned to full strength as quickly as possible, Governor-elect Pillen will begin receiving applications and evaluating candidates immediately.

Applicants are requested to submit materials by December 23, 2022 to the Office of the Governor-elect at www.nebraska.gov/appointments or by mail to the Nebraska State Capitol Room 1315, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508.

Legislative District 21 Vacancy

Speaker Mike Hilgers’ resignation as a representative of Legislative District 21 will be effective January 3, 2023. Consistent with past practice during gubernatorial transitions, Governor-elect Pillen will work with Governor Ricketts to consider applicants and make an appointment. 

Applicants are requested to submit materials by December 19, 2022 to the Office of the Governor-elect at www.nebraska.gov/appointments or by mail to the Nebraska State Capitol Room 1315, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508.

Pillen himself will be resigning from the University of Nebraska  Board of Regents shortly before he is sworn in as Governor.  He told KFOR News he will be appointing his own replacement for that position also.  Pillen said he will open the process for Regent applications shortly.