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Lynne Walz Governor — Nebraska Likely R First run
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Governor — Nebraska · First run

Lynne Walz

Lynne Walz is a former Nebraska state senator from Fremont who won the Democratic nomination for governor in May 2026 with about 91% of the vote. She faces Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who leads narrowly in most public polls, and Cook Political Report rates the race Likely Republican.

On the ballot against Jim Pillen (R)

Why it matters: Democrats have not won a Nebraska governor's race since 1994, and polls show Pillen's lead is narrower than in past cycles.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingLikely RCook Political Report, Oct 27 source
Polling average (3 polls) Walz 40.3% 43.7% Pillen 16% undecided or other Pillen +3.4 Sep 14Oct 20Most recent poll from each pollster, Oct 2 to Oct 20. Checked Today, 12:27 PM ET. Every poll

Every poll in this race

PollsterDateSampleWalzPillenMargin
National Public AffairsOct 20800 LV40%44%R +4
YouGovOct 61,808 LV43%44%R +1
co/efficientOct 21,113 LV · Margin of error ±2.9%38%43%R +5
SurveyUSASep 14503 LV · Margin of error ±6.4%35%43%R +8

LV = likely voters, RV = registered voters. Polls listed by 270toWin. Each pollster name links to its own release.

In Lynne's own words

After two months of traveling and listening to Nebraskans across the state, I decided to enter the race for Governor
Lynne Walz, Walz announcing her run for governor, Jan 21 source
Too many people feel like government isn't working for them.
Lynne Walz, Walz in her campaign launch release, Jan 21 source

Where Lynne stands

Respecting the will of the voters
Walz says the Legislature should follow voter-approved measures such as medical marijuana, paid sick leave, minimum wage and school vouchers. source
Affordability and taxes
She says housing, childcare, health care and groceries cost too much, and she wants property tax relief aimed at working families rather than top earners. source
Growing Nebraska
She would support and attract businesses and invest in rural broadband, agriculture and Main Street small businesses. source
Personal freedom
She opposes government intrusion into how people live, raise children or manage their health. source
Honesty and transparency
She promises more open government and an end to corrupt behavior. source

The record

  • Served in the Nebraska Legislature for District 15 (Fremont) from 2017 to 2025 and chaired the Education Committee.
  • Former teacher and Realtor; served on the Fremont Bergan School Board before entering the Legislature.
  • Was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018 on the ticket with Bob Krist.
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The file on Jim Pillen

  • In October 2023, Pillen questioned the work of Flatwater Free Press reporter Yanqi Xu because of her nationality after she reported high nitrate levels at his family's hog farms. The Asian American Journalists Association condemned the remarks. source
  • In January 2026, Pillen repeatedly used a slur for people with disabilities during a telephone town hall. His office pointed to his work on the developmental disability waitlist and special education funding. source
  • In September 2026, The New York Times and the Flatwater Free Press reported that at least twenty hog farms he owns employed undocumented immigrants, according to court documents and worker interviews. source

Endorsed by

Ben Nelson, former U.S. senator and governorFormer Republican state legislators Mark Kolterman, Tim Gragert, John Stinner and John McCollister

In the files

Profile sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

Race data checked Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.