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April 26, 2022Lincoln, Neb. |  By: AP

Former Nebraska Sen. Nelson backs Pansing Brooks for House

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson has endorsed state Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks in her campaign for the state's 1st Congressional District.

Pansing Brooks, a Democrat, is looking to replace former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican who resigned after he was convicted on charges that he lied to federal authorities about an illegal campaign contribution.

Nelson, a Democrat, says Pansing Brooks has worked with both parties while in the state legislature and passed more than 60 bills.

Pansing Brooks will face state Sen. Mike Flood, a Republican, in a June 28 special election to determine who will serve the remainder of Fortenberry's term in Congress.