The Ben Hansen for Legislature reception was a success! With 70 elected officials, donors and guests in attendance at Great Plains Communications in Blair September 18, 2018. Current & former office holders included: Gov. Ricketts, former Gov. Heineman & Gov. Orr, U.S. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Washington County Attorney Scott Vander Schaaf, Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson, State Senator Lydia Brasch, State Senator Joni Jones Albrecht, Blair Mayor Jim Realph, Washington County Board of Supervisor Chairman Steve Dethlefs, Washington County Supervisor Jay Anderson, Blair City Councilman Brad Andersen, Blair City Councilman Chris Jensen, Blair City Councilman Kevin Willis, Papio-NRD Director Ted Japp, Burt County Attorney Frank Barron, Nebraska Public Service Commissioner Tim Schram