Ben Nelson
Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson (born May 17, 1941) is a former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and member of United States Democratic Party.[2] Before that he was 37th Governor of Nebraska.[3] He was born in McCook, Nebraska.
Ben Nelson | |
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| United States Senator from Nebraska | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Kerrey |
| Succeeded by | Deb Fischer |
| 37th Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 9, 1991 – January 7, 1999 | |
| Lieutenant | Maxine Moul Kim Robak |
| Preceded by | Kay Orr |
| Succeeded by | Mike Johanns |
| Director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| Governor | J. James Exon |
| Preceded by | James M. Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Berri Balka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Earl Benjamin Nelson May 17, 1941 McCook, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Diane Nelson[1] |
| Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BA, MA, JD) |
Ben Nelson Media
Senator Ben Nelson (right) with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
Election results by county for Nelson's 2006 reelection bid
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Senators Ben Nelson and Jim Webb prior to a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the START Treaty.
References
- ↑ Walton, Don. "Ben Nelson's daughter dies in a fall". journalstar.com/. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Ben Nelson, former Senator for Nebraska". GovTrack.us.
- ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
Other websites
Media related to Ben Nelson at Wikimedia Commons
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