LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman is seeking qualified applicants for the state senate seat held by Hastings Sen. Dennis Utter, who died last week.
The governor’s office will accept applications through the close of business on Jan. 13. Applicants must live within the boundaries of Legislative District 33, which includes all of Adams County and part of Hall County. They must have resided within the district for at least one year.
The appointee would serve until Jan. 8, 2013, and would have to win re-election in November 2012 to serve another four-year term.
Applicants can apply online at www.governor.nebraska.gov , and should email a cover letter, resume and other materials to peggy.king(at)nebraska.gov.
A map of the legislative districts is available online.