What party did Ben Nelson belong to?

Ben Nelson was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.

When did Ben Nelson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Ben Nelson served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 2001 to January 3, 2013, representing Nebraska.

Historical Profile

Ben Nelson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Ben Nelson

Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska

Biography

Ben Nelson was an American politician who represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from January 2001 to January 2013, during the 107th–112th Congresses. Nelson served as a Democrat.

Key Information

Full Name: Earl Benjamin Nelson
Term Started: January 3, 2001
Term Ended: January 3, 2013

Service History

Jan 3, 2001 – Jan 3, 2013 107th–112th Congresses Democrat Nebraska

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Nebraska

Pete Ricketts

Republican
Deb Fischer

Republican

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Nelson's service:

Chuck Hagel (NE) 2001–2009
Mike Johanns (NE) 2009–2013