Nebraska Governor Election 2026
Jim Pillen (R) is running. Rating: Likely R.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lynne Walz | Democratic | |
| Jim Pillen (incumbent) | Republican | Governor since 2023 |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Lynne Walz | Jim Pillen |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | YouGov | 43% | 44% |
| October 2, 2026 | co/efficient (R) | 38% | 43% |
Average of the 2 most recent polls: Lynne Walz 40.5%, Jim Pillen 43.5%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Sources
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 Gubernatorial Race Overview (Brownstein, Sept. 23, 2026)
- Latest governor polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report governor ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Amid Ad Uproar, Ohio Governor’s Race Moves From Toss Up to Lean Democrat (Cook Political Report, Oct. 23, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.