Nebraska Governor

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The state's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints many officials and judges, commands the National Guard, and can grant pardons. Usually a 4-year term.

Candidates

Jim PillenIncumbent

Republican · 5 endorsements listed
Moderately right · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Lynne Walz

Democrat · 5 endorsements listed
Center · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Brett Lindstrom

America First
Moderately right · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Rick Beard

Legal Marijuana NOW
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