Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byLydia Brasch
Personal details
Born (1979-06-29) June 29, 1979 (age 45)
Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJill
Children1
EducationWayne State College (BS)
Palmer College (DC)
OccupationChiropractor

Ben Hansen (born June 29, 1979) is an American politician, businessman, and chiropractor serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 9, 2019.

Early life and education

Hansen was born in Schuyler, Nebraska. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Central Community College in 2000, a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Wayne State College in 2002, and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2007.[1]

Career

Since 2007, Hansen has owned Hansen Chiropractic Wellness Center. He also founded Blair Rent-It Center in 2014 and the Heritage Barnwood Company.[2] He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 2018 and assumed office on January 9, 2019. Hansen is also chair of the Business and Labor Committee.[3]

Electoral history

Nebraska's 16th Legislative District Election, 2022[4][5]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ben Hansen (incumbent) 6,470 73.98
Republican Connie Petersen 2,276 26.02
Total votes 8,746 100.00
General election
Republican Ben Hansen (incumbent) 9,744 70.27
Republican Connie Petersen 4,123 29.73
Total votes 13,867 100.00
Republican hold


References

  1. ^ "Biography « District 16 Blog". news.legislature.ne.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  2. ^ "Ben Hansen's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  3. ^ "Ben Hansen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  4. ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: Primary Election, May 10, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 31
  5. ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: General Election, November 8, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 21