Nebraska Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Rick Beard (I) vs. Brett Lindstrom (I) vs. Jim Pillen (R) vs. Lynne Walz (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Rick Beard
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Brett Lindstrom
Who they are
In their words: “Brett Lindstrom for Governor — built on Replit. Update this description to reflect the app.” campaign site
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Jim Pillen
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Education
- Protecting Life
- Property Taxes
- Infrastructure
- Second Amendment
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Lynne Walz
Who they are
In their words: “Lynne Walz for Governor focuses on Nebraska’s future with economic growth, strong schools, accountable leadership, and support for local communities.” campaign site
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
We have to fix our broken property tax system. Governor Ricketts has made good on his promise to address property taxes every year he has been in office, putting hundreds of millions of dollars into the Property Tax Credit Relief Fund.source
I will stand with law enforcement and safeguard our communities. Calls to defund the police are reckless and dangerous. Police officers, Sheriffs, the State Patrol, firefighters, and first responders put their lives on the line for us everyday and they deserve our respect and support.source
As Governor, I will always defend your right to keep and bear arms. I support the constitutional right of every law-abiding citizen to defend themselves, and their families. That right shall not be infringed upon, period.source
I am proudly prolife . I believe life begins at conception and that Nebraska should advance a culture of life and protect the unborn. I am committed to protecting Nebraska’s most vulnerable.source
My parents insisted that education would open doors for our future. They sacrificed so we would have the opportunity to pursue our dreams. One of the reasons I am running for governor is to give every child the chance to pursue their dreams right here in Nebraska.source
The assault on modern agriculture has never been more evident than it is now. You can be sure I will fight against overreach by the federal government, like Joe Biden's 30x30 land grab and the Waters of the U.S.source
Nebraska is at a growth crossroads. We have an exciting opportunity to grow our state, our tax base and the opportunities for future generations. To harness our potential, we have to invest in statewide infrastructure.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Cost of living & jobs, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Housing.
About this race
Jim Pillen (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated leaning Republican. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Nebraska Secretary of State, final statewide general candidate list (Sept. 11, 2026).