Apr 05, 2023

Pillen set to appoint new senator to fill vacancy Thursday

Posted Apr 05, 2023 6:54 PM

LINCOLN — According to a release from the governor's office, Gov. Jim Pillen will announce his appointment to the vacant 25th District legislative seat at 1:30 p.m. Central Thursday at the Capitol.

The vacancy is the Lincoln district was created upon the departure of state Sen. Suzanne Geist to run full-time for the office of Lincoln mayor.

Cover image courtesy Rebecca S. Gratz / Nebraska Examiner