Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz names running mate
Both outlets report that Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz selected Ben Steffen, a farmer and former Republican, as her lieutenant governor running mate for the November election. Coverage is consistent in factual details, with one outlet including a direct quote from Walz about shared vision.
Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz announced Ben Steffen, a corn and soybean farmer from Richardson County (Humboldt), as her running mate for lieutenant governor ahead of the November general election. Steffen, 64, is a former Republican and agriculture advocate; if elected, he would preside as president of Nebraska's one-house Legislature. Walz said she chose Steffen because he shares her vision and has "a deep love for Nebraska and the people who live here."
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Walz selects farmer, ag leader, ex-Republican as Nebraska lieutenant governor pick
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont, the Democratic nominee for Nebraska governor, announced Humboldt farmer Ben Steffen as her running mate for lieutenant governor. Steffen, a corn and soybean farmer and former Republican, would preside as president of Nebraska's one-house Legislature if elected.
Read original report ↗Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz announces running mate
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz announced Ben Steffen, a 64-year-old farmer and agriculture advocate from Richardson County, as her lieutenant governor pick for the November general election. Walz said she wanted someone who shares her vision and has "a deep love for Nebraska and the people who live here."
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