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Jim Pillen
41st Governor of Nebraska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Douglas Pillen (born December 31, 1955)[1][2][3] is an American politician, veterinarian and livestock producer serving as the 41st and current governor of Nebraska since 2023.[4] A member of the Republican Party, Pillen served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents from 2013 to 2023.
Quick Facts 41st Governor of Nebraska, Lieutenant ...
Jim Pillen | |
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![]() Pillen in 2022 | |
41st Governor of Nebraska | |
Assumed office January 5, 2023 | |
Lieutenant | Joe Kelly |
Preceded by | Pete Ricketts |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-12-31) December 31, 1955 (age 68) Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Suzanne Pillen |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Governor's Mansion |
Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BS) Kansas State University (DVM) |
Website | Campaign website |
College football career | |
No. 29 | |
Position | Defensive back |
Career history | |
College | Nebraska (1975–1978) |
High school | Lakeview (Columbus, Nebraska) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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