Kleeb has new campaign manager

OMAHA — The Senate campaign of Democrat Scott Kleeb has new management.

Joe Zepecki, who has served as Kleeb’s spokesman since the end of March, is the new campaign manager. He replaces Jeff Jacobs, who also joined the campaign in March.

Zepecki says Jacobs was hired as a strategist, and the transition was expected. Jacobs says he’ll continue to consult with the campaign and work with Kleeb’s direct mail.

Jacobs’ consulting firm, NextGen Persuasion, is located in Washington.

Zepecki worked with Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd’s presidential campaign before coming to Nebraska.

Kleeb is vying with Republican Mike Johanns for the Senate seat to be vacated by Chuck Hagel, a Republican who isn’t seeking re-election.