Pete Ricketts (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Nebraska. He assumed office on January 23, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Ricketts (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Nebraska. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
On January 12, 2023, Ricketts was appointed to the U.S. Senate by Gov. Jim Pillen. Ricketts was appointed to replace Ben Sasse (R), who resigned on January 8, 2023.
Prior to being elected governor, Ricketts worked for Ameritrade, the financial firm founded by his father, Joe Ricketts. Pete Ricketts was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
He earned a bachelor's degree in biology and an MBA in marketing and finance from the University of Chicago. His career experience includes working for his father's company, which later became known as Ameritrade.
He held the following positions throughout his career: senior vice president of strategy and business development, senior vice president of marketing, and chief operating officer. Ricketts also founded Drakon LLC, an organization that sought to support local entrepreneurs and startup companies. Ricketts, along with three of his siblings, purchased the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field in 2009.
