Former Nebraska first lady Susanne Shore runs for NU regent in Omaha

By: Aaron Sanderford

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 1,123

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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OMAHA — The political divide between Nebraska’s Democratic former first lady, Susanne Shore, and her husband, Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, a former two-term governor, has drawn attention for more than a decade.

Shore has said she and Ricketts regularly disagree on politics at the dinner table and come together as a family. But this week, the political odd couple finally agreed on a Nebraska Democrat running for office. Her.

Shore is seeking an …

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