Lynne Walz
Lost the 2026 race for Nebraska Governor.
Born 1963
- Last margin
- −8.0
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1963 · Fontanelle, Nebraska
- Education
- Midland University
- On the ballot as
- former state senator from the 15th district (2017–2025) and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Walz has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Walz won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nebraska Governor | General | Lost | Jim Pillen (R), Brett Lindstrom (I) | 42.5% | R+8.0 | R+20.8 | |
| 2018 | Governor of Nebraska | General | Lost | Mike Foley (R) | 41% | R+18.0 | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Walz’s races
The 2026 general average had Walz behind by 7.0; Walz lost by 8.0.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 15 polls | R+7.0 | R+8.0 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Walz has run against
- Jim Pillen (R) · 2026 general, lost
- Mike Foley (R) · 2018 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Nebraska Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know Walz
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q52637290
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET