Governor Ricketts announces a special election for the open seat in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District.
The election will be Tuesday, June 28th;
The election is because of the resignation of Republican Representative Jeff Fortenberry after he was found guilty last week of lying to the F-B-I in a campaign finance investigation.
The Governor says he has received and accepted Fortenberry’s resignation, which became effective when the U.S. Congress adjourned a session Thursday night.
The Governor says he set the date for the special election in consultation with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office.
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