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Nebraska · Nebraska Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Jim Pillen

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent governor (2023–present)

2026 race · Nebraska Governor

77% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

23%77%

76% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

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

Current office
Nebraska Governor
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
1 (1 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2022

    Governor Nov 8, 2022

    R · 59.7% · 398,334 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026