Chuck Hassebrook Defeated In Nebraska Gubernatorial Race

Chuck Hassebrook Defeated In Nebraska Gubernatorial Race

Democrat Chuck Hassebrook was defeated by Republican businessman and Chicago Cubs co-owner Pete Ricketts in Nebraska's gubernatorial race Tuesday, NBC News projected.

Hassebrook is a former University of Nebraska regent and former executive director of the Center for Rural Affairs, a rural advocacy and development organization.

The Republican, who is is the son of billionaire TD Ameritrade founder and conservative donor Joe Ricketts, was the heavy favorite heading into the election Nov. 4. He defeated state Attorney General Jon Bruning in May's Republican primary.

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