2026 Nebraska governor's race

Incumbent: Jim Pillen (Republican)

Jim PillenRepublican Party (United States)85%

Brett LindstromParty n/a

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Public polling

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Declared candidates

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Jim Pillen
Republican Party (United States) · Incumbent
Stated positions (28) ▾
- Abortion: Opposes creating a constitutional right to abortion or taxpayer funding of abortion. [1]
- Border enforcement & immigration law: Supports codifying policies to secure the border. [1]
- China & trade: Supports targeted tariffs as a tool for fair trade and border security. [1]

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Pollster	Date	Pillen (R)	Walz (R)	Beard (N)	Spread
Lake Research Partners (D)	4/25 – 4/29	47	45	—	Pillen+2
Public Policy Polling (D)	4/6 – 4/7	38	33	12	Pillen+5
Lake Research Partners (D)	12/11 – 12/17	48	43	—	Pillen+5
Lake Research Partners (D)	7/23 – 7/29	51	39	—	Pillen+12