LINCOLN — One day after former State Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst resigned from the Nebraska Legislature over allegations of workplace misconduct, Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Fred Meyer of St. Paul to represent Legislative District 41.

Meyer is familiar with the Legislature, having served in the same seat during the 2024 legislative session. Pillen appointed him then to replace Tom Briese, whom Pillen appointed as State Treasurer. Pillen said it was important for him to fill the seat for LD 41 as soon as possible, and he did not follow an application process. He said Meyer will begin serving in the Legislature on Thursday.

“He’ll be an asset from day one,” Pillen said of Meyer.

McKeon resigned Tuesday, minutes before floor debate on his potential expulsion was set to begin. He faced possible expulsion following allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer. Had he not resigned, multiple senators corroborated, there were enough votes to expel him, which would have been a first in Nebraska history.

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