Ben Hansen
# Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen (born June 29, 1979) is an American politician, businessman, and chiropractor serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 9, 2019.

## Early life and education

Hansen was born in Schuyler, Nebraska. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Central Community College in 2000, a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Wayne State College in 2002, and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2007.

## Career

Since 2007, Hansen has owned Hansen Chiropractic Wellness Center. He also founded Blair Rent-It Center in 2014 and the Heritage Barnwood Company. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 2018 and assumed office on January 9, 2019. Hansen is also chair of the Business and Labor Committee.

## Electoral history

Nebraska's 16th Legislative District Election, 2022 :

| Primary election |||||
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ben Hansen (incumbent) | 6,470 | 73.98 |
| | Republican | Connie Petersen | 2,276 | 26.02 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,746 | 100.00 |
| General election |||||
| | Republican | Ben Hansen (incumbent) | 9,744 | 70.27 |
| | Republican | Connie Petersen | 4,123 | 29.73 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,867 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
