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Nebraska · Nebraska Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Brett Lindstrom

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Former state senator from the 18th district (2015–2023), Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 2012 and 2026, and Republican candidate for governor in 2022

2026 race · Nebraska Governor

Lean R

23%77%

Lean R

24%76%
● Lynne Walz● Jim PillenINCAlso: Rick Beard (LMN), Brett Lindstrom (OTH)
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Background

Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
3 (3 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Nebraska, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2018

    Legislature · LD-18 Nov 6, 2018

    I · 53.6% · 6,874 votes

    Won
  2. 2014

    Legislature · LD-18 Nov 4, 2014

    I · 54.9% · 4,907 votes

    Won
  3. 2014

    Legislature · LD-18 primary · May 13, 2014

    I · 46.0% · 1,627 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026