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Democrat Hassebrook joins Senate race

by KHAS-TV

Story Created: Feb 10, 2012 at 5:54 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 10, 2012 at 6:47 PM CDT

Bob Kerrey is out, but Chuck Hassebrook is in. The University of Nebraska regent will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat - the one that's currently held by Ben Nelson.

The news of Hassebrook's intention comes three days after former Kerrey announced his decision not to seek the seat and only days before the state's February 15th filing deadline for officeholders.

Hassebrook has been a regent for District 3, since 1994.

He's also executive director of the Center for Rural Affairs, a grass-roots nonprofit that advocates for rural communities.

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