Biography and public service
Pete Ricketts serves as a senator for Nebraska in the United States Senate. Pete's first recorded term in this role began on January 23, 2023.
Before his Senate service, Pete Ricketts was Nebraska’s governor, first taking office in 2015 and winning reelection in 2018. He grew up in Omaha and studied at the University of Chicago.
Source: Office of Senator Pete Ricketts — About Pete. Source accessed Oct 20, 2026.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- Nebraska
- Current party
- Republican
- Senate class
- 2
- Born
- August 19, 1964
- Scheduled term end
- January 3, 2027
Committee assignments
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2024 | Jan 3, 2027 (scheduled) | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Nov 5, 2024 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Catholic | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
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