Thank you.

Just under a year ago, Ben and I set out across Nebraska to listen, from Valentine to Hastings and from Scottsbluff to Omaha. We spoke with Nebraskans from all walks of life, and heard the same thing: families are working harder than ever before and are still falling behind. It didn’t matter if we were in a farm town or a city neighborhood, talking to a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent. The story was the same. That shared struggle is a reminder that what unites Nebraskans runs far deeper than anything that divides us, and it’s the foundation we’ll keep building on in the months ahead.

I again want to thank my family, my running mate Ben and his wife Paula Sue, and all of the incredible volunteers and supporters we met along the way. Ben and I are proud of the campaign we ran and even prouder of the people who stood with us.

The best days for Nebraska are still ahead of us. Thank you, Nebraska, for opening your doors to me this year. My family and I are truly grateful.