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Governor
Governor, Nebraska
November 3, 2026 · 8 statements · 2026.09.23-3d0337d3
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Candidates
Jim Pillen
RepublicanIncumbent
Sourced positions on 6 of 8
Lynne Walz
Democratic
Sourced positions on 5 of 8
Also on the ballot
Rick BeardOther partyNot researched: below our published threshold
Brett LindstromOther partyNot researched: below our published threshold
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Statements and positions
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Jim PillenRepublican, incumbentLynne WalzDemocratic
State statements
EducationNo. 1/8
Nebraska should use state funds to pay for private school scholarships.
Background
Nebraska voters repealed a state-funded private school scholarship program in 2024. This would create or restore state funding for such scholarships.
Nebraska should award all its presidential electoral votes to the statewide winner.
Background
Nebraska now gives two electoral votes to the statewide winner and one to the winner of each congressional district. This would give all five to the statewide winner.
Nebraska should cap annual increases in local property tax collections.
Background
Nebraska has limits on local spending growth with several exceptions. A firmer cap would restrict how much counties, cities and schools can raise property taxes each year.
Valuations have skyrocketed year after year. Lynne will work to slow valuation increases for all land, businesses, and residences that do not have major renovations or new construction.
Campaign or official site · Jul 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Nebraska should hold people detained by federal immigration agents in a state-run facility.
Background
In 2025 Nebraska converted a state work-ethic camp in McCook into a detention site for federal immigration detainees. This would keep that arrangement in place.
I'm very grateful to President Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their strong leadership in securing our nation's southern border and addressing illegal immigration through initiatives like this.
Campaign or official site · Oct 17, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Nebraska should require businesses of all sizes to offer paid sick leave to workers.
Background
Voters approved paid sick leave for all workers in 2024, but a 2025 law exempted the smallest employers. This would restore the requirement for all businesses.
When the people of Nebraska speak and they vote on things, it is not me to control or decide what's good for the people here. It's up to them, and they've told us time and time again what it is that they want to see in Nebraska.
Nebraska should allow abortion up to fetal viability.
Background
Nebraska's constitution, amended by voters in 2024, allows a ban after the first trimester, and state law bans most abortions after 12 weeks. This would move the limit to viability.
Its vague and deceptive language could throw open the doors to brutal late-term abortions, putting abortion providers in charge of judging whether, for example, a 39-week-old pre-born baby can be aborted.
Campaign or official site · Nov 16, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Nebraska should let patients buy medical cannabis at licensed dispensaries.
Background
Voters legalized medical cannabis in 2024, but state rules for licensed sales remain disputed. This would allow licensed dispensaries to sell to qualifying patients.
I've heard it in every community I've visited across the state. The will of the voters should be upheld and listened to. This is a step in the right direction, especially for patients that are waiting for access.