Ben Nelson

Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson (born May 17, 1941) is a former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and member of United States Democratic Party.^[2] Before that he was 37th Governor of Nebraska.^[3] He was born in McCook, Nebraska.

Ben Nelson
United States Senator from Nebraska
In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Bob Kerrey
Succeeded by	Deb Fischer
37th Governor of Nebraska
In office January 9, 1991 – January 7, 1999
Lieutenant	Maxine Moul Kim Robak
Preceded by	Kay Orr
Succeeded by	Mike Johanns
Director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance
In office 1975–1976
Governor	J. James Exon
Preceded by	James M. Jackson
Succeeded by	Berri Balka
Personal details
Born	Earl Benjamin Nelson (1941-05-17) May 17, 1941 (age 84) McCook, Nebraska, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Diane Nelson[1]
Education	University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BA, MA, JD)