Nebraska Democratic Party names Precious McKesson as new executive director

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A seasoned political operative from Omaha will become the next executive director of the Nebraska Democratic Party.

Party officials say Precious McKesson will replace the party’s current executive director, Jim Rogers, in late March.

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Precious McKesson

Rogers is taking a different job in the private sector after eight years in his post.

McKesson has served as the state party’s finance director and also worked as the Nebraska political director of President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign.

She was also the first woman and African American to serve as an elector for the Democratic Party in Nebraska, making history when she cast an Electoral College vote for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.