Nebraska governor race, 2026 4 candidates · Incumbent running · Nov. 3, 2026 general
Nebraska · November 3, 2026 general election
Governor of Nebraska
4 candidates on the general-election ballot, listed alphabetically by last name (not in ballot order). Incumbent running; current governor: Jim Pillen.
Record last updated:
| Candidate | Party (as listed) | Running mate | Website | Stated positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Marijuana NOW | Keenya Barnes | No website found | Not yet compiled | |
| America First | Michael Picard | Website: votelindstrom.com | Compiled | |
 | Republican | Joe Kelly | Website: www.jimpillen.com | Compiled |
| Democratic | Ben Steffen | Website: lynnewalz.com | Compiled |
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