Governor
Source: electionresults.nebraska.gov
What does this office do?
- Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
- Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
- Picking who leads state agencies
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Brett Lindstrom
LostAmerica First
Lindstrom is a financial adviser and former Nebraska state senator who represented District 18 from 2015 through 2023. He chaired the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and worked on tax and retirement policy.
Records: Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 for
Jim Pillen
WonRepublican · Incumbent
Incumbent Republican Governor of Nebraska (since 2023), seeking a second term in 2026. Hog producer and former University of Nebraska regent.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Labor Rights 1 against, Social Programs and Welfare 1 against
Lynne Walz
LostDemocratic
Democratic nominee for Governor of Nebraska in 2026. Served in the Nebraska Legislature (2017-2025), where she chaired the Education Committee.
Records: Labor Rights 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Rick Beard
LostLegal Marijuana Now
Legal Marijuana Now Party nominee for Governor of Nebraska in 2026.
Source: sos.nebraska.gov