Pete Ricketts

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pete Ricketts
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1964(1964-08-19)
Age	60
Birthplace	Nebraska City
Country	United States
Birth City	Nebraska
Horoscope	Leo

Pete Ricketts Biography

Pete Ricketts is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 19, 1964 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States. In 2015 the year 2015, the Republican Party politician took office as the fortieth governor of Nebraska.

In the beginning of his political career Ricketts fell in an Nebraska contest for United States Senate to Democratic Party politician Early in his political career, Ricketts lost a Nebraska race for the United States Senate to Democratic Party politician Ben Nelson..

John Peter Ricketts (born August 19, 1964) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 40th Governor of Nebraska since 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Ricketts and his siblings, Tom, Laura, and Todd, all attended Westside High School in Omaha, from which Ricketts graduated in 1982. He attended the University of Chicago, receiving a BA in biology in 1986 and an MBA in marketing and finance in 1991.

The couple, along with their wife Susanne were fathers to their son called Roscoe and two daughters, Eleanor as well as Margot. The father of the son, J. Joseph Ricketts was the founder of Ameritrade and also owned Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs.

Pete Ricketts Net Worth

Pete Ricketts is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pete Ricketts 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree as well as his MBA through The University of Chicago.

In the course of his 2014 gubernatorial race and endorsement, he was supported by one-time Nebraska governor During his 2014 gubernatorial campaign, he was endorsed by both one-time Nebraska Governor Kay A. Orr and former Alaska Governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. and the former Alaska Governor, and Republican vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin.

Ricketts was born in Nebraska City on August 19, 1964, the oldest of four children of Joe and Marlene (Volkmer) Ricketts. Joe Ricketts was a businessman; Marlene, a teacher. The family moved to Omaha, where in 1975 Joe founded First Omaha Securities, one of the first discount stockbrokers in the United States. The company prospered, changing its name to Ameritrade, going public in 1997, and changing its name to TD Ameritrade after acquiring TD Waterhouse in 2006.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Pete Ricketts Dating?

According to our records, Pete Ricketts married to Susanne Shore. As of December 1, 2023, Pete Ricketts’s is not dating anyone.

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Ricketts was the 2006 Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held and retained by Democrat Ben Nelson. His opponents in the primary were former Nebraska Attorney General Don Stenberg and former state Republican chairman David Kramer. Ricketts spent nearly $5 million of his own money out-of-pocket, outspending his opponents 10–1 in winning the nomination.

Facts & Trivia

Pete Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pete Ricketts celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

In 2007, Ricketts co-founded, and became director and president of the Platte Institute for Economic Research, which he described as a “free market think tank”, and which Nebraska newspapers have described as “conservative”. He resigned from the organization in 2013 in order to concentrate on his 2014 gubernatorial campaign. From 2007 to 2012, Ricketts was a national committeeman for the Republican National Committee; from 2007 to 2013, he was a trustee of the American Enterprise Institute.

Top Facts about Pete Ricketts

1. Pete Ricketts is the 40th Governor of Nebraska.
2. He was born on August 19, 1964, in Nebraska City.
3. Ricketts is a former executive at TD Ameritrade.
4. He won his first term as governor in 2014.
5. Ricketts is a Republican and conservative politician.
6. His net worth is estimated to be $50 million.
7. He has been involved in philanthropic work through his foundation.
8. Ricketts opposes abortion and supports gun rights.
9. He has faced criticism for his handling of COVID-19 pandemic in Nebraska.
10. In 2020, he was re-elected for a second term as governor of Nebraska.

What religion is Pete Ricketts?

Ricketts is a Roman Catholic. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre.

Where was Pete Ricketts born?

Nebraska City, NE

How old is Pete Ricketts?

57 years (August 19, 1964)

How do I get ahold of the governor of Nebraska?

1. Official Name: Nebraska.
2. Governor: Pete Ricketts.
3. Contact: Email the governor.
4. Phone Number: 402-471-2244.

Can Pete Ricketts be reelected?

The 2022 Nebraska gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican Governor Pete Ricketts is term-limited and cannot seek a third term.