Governor
November 3, 2026 · Nebraska · Statewide · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 70 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 1,978,707 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 1,978,707) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 70.96, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Governor is responsible for:
- Running the state government and its agencies
- Proposing the state budget
- Signing state bills into law, or vetoing them
- Appointing state officials and, in many states, judges
- Commanding the state National Guard during emergencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Jim Pillen
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Incumbent Republican Governor of Nebraska (since 2023), seeking a second term in 2026. Hog producer and former University of Nebraska regent.
Lynne Walz
Democratic · declared
Democratic nominee for Governor of Nebraska in 2026. Served in the Nebraska Legislature (2017-2025), where she chaired the Education Committee.
Rick Beard
Legal Marijuana Now · declared
Legal Marijuana Now Party nominee for Governor of Nebraska in 2026.
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Source: thegreenpapers.com