Beau Ballard | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Pete Ricketts |
| Preceded by | Mike Hilgers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1994 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Business owner |
Beau Ballard is a member of the Nebraska Legislature from Lincoln, Nebraska, in District 21 who was appointed by Governor Pete Ricketts in consultation with incoming Governor Jim Pillen to fill the seat of former Senator Mike Hilgers who was elected Nebraska Attorney General. Ballard was a former legislative aid in the office of Senator Hilgers for five years prior to his appointment.[1][2]
Ballard is the owner and founder of two small businesses in Lincoln, BJB Strategies and the Rabbit Hole Bakery. In 2021, he was honored by the Lincoln Independent Business Association with a Young Business Leader of the Year award.[3]
- ^ Nolan Dorn (December 22, 2022), "Beau Ballard to fill vacant District 21 seat in Nebraska Legislature", KLKN
- ^ Don Walton (December 22, 2022), "Small business owner Beau Ballard appointed new Lincoln senator", Lincoln Journal Star
- ^ Paul Hammel (December 22, 2022), "Newest Nebraska state senator very familiar with Lancaster County district", Nebraska Examiner