Ricketts sets June special election to pick Fortenberry's (R-NE) replacement

[Omaha Steve]

By Sara Gentzler Apr 1, 2022 Updated 4 hrs ago

Voters in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District have another election date to add to their 2022 calendars: June 28.

Between the May 10 primary and Nov. 8 general, they will choose a representative to fulfill the rest of former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s term.

Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the date Friday, the day after Fortenberry’s resignation from the House of Representatives went into effect. Fortenberry announced his resignation Saturday, two days after he was convicted of three felonies related to illegal campaign contributions. The election is scheduled for the same day as Fortenberry's sentencing in federal court. He faces up to five years in prison on each count but also could receive supervised release.

Now, the executive committees of the Nebraska Republican and Democratic Parties are tasked with voting on nominees for the special election. The parties have until April 22 to submit candidate names and filing fees.

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