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Ben Nelson
37th Governor of Nebraska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Nebraska, Preceded by ...
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 (1941-05-17) May 17, 1941 (age 83) McCook, Nebraska, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Diane Nelson[1] |
Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BA, MA, JD) |
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