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Ben Hansen OppScore Rating: +2.13

Ben Hansen is a State Senate representative for Nebraska district 16 and holds an OppScore of +2.13. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.

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Ben Hansen is the Republican state senator for Nebraska's District 16, serving since 2019 and chairing the Legislature's Executive Board since 2025. A chiropractor and small-business owner from Blair, he has emphasized reducing regulations on entrepreneurs and seeking long-term property tax relief.

Ben Hansen rating summary

Office: State Senate
State: Nebraska
District: 16
OppScore: +2.13 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Partial record, documented on 17 of 44 scored questions

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