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Nebraska · Nebraska Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Lynne Walz

Democratic

Former state senator from the 15th district (2017–2025) and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018

2026 race · Nebraska Governor

23% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

23%77%

24% chance of winning · race rated 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 (2 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2020

    Legislature · LD-15 Nov 3, 2020

    I · 59.6% · 9,186 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    Governor Nov 6, 2018

    D · 41.0% · 286,169 votes

    Lost
  3. 2016

    Legislature · LD-15 Nov 8, 2016

    I · 51.4% · 7,601 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026