Ben Sasse Is Resigning From The Senate: Reports

By Carolina Stanton On Oct 6, 2022

Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) is expected to take a top job at the University of Florida and resign from the Senate, according to news reports.

Politico first reported Thursday that Sasse is likely to leave his Senate seat.

NBC confirmed the news and said Sasse will resign by the end of the year.

NEWS: The Univ of Florida will soon announce that Sen @BenSasse is the sole finalist to be President of the University, a source familiar with deliberations tells NBC News.

Will begin process that will result in Sasse resigning from Senate by the end of the year.

— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) October 6, 2022

The Tampa Bay Times, meanwhile, reported that Sasse is the “sole finalist” in the University of Florida’s search for a president.

A Sasse spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Sasse, 50, isn’t up for reelection until 2026. That means the Nebraska governor will have to appoint a replacement to finish out his term.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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