2026 midterms · Nebraska · November 3
Nebraska governor race 2026
Who’s running for governor in Nebraska on November 3, 2026: Lynne Walz (D), Jim Pillen (R, incumbent), Brett Lindstrom (America First) and Rick Beard (Legal Marijuana NOW). Now held by Jim Pillen (R). Forecasters: Likely R (average of 5).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska governor | Likely R Average of 5; all agree Each forecaster for Nebraska governor
| Lynne Walz | Jim Pillen (inc.) | Brett Lindstrom (America First) Rick Beard (Legal Marijuana NOW) | Now held by Jim Pillen (R) |
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Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.