Nebraska
Nebraska Governor 2026
Likely RPrimaryIncumbent: Jim Pillen (R)
Incumbent Jim Pillen is favored to win re-election in Nebraska, though the opposition is expected to mount a credible challenge.
Democratic Primary
No candidates yet
Republican Primary
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Historical Context
Last Election (2022)
Jim Pillen won by 22.4 pts
Carol Blood
36.0%
Jim Pillen
64.0%
Presidential Lean
2024R+18.5
2020R+19.2
2016R+25.1
DR
Expert Ratings
Cook Political:Likely R
Sabato:Likely R
Split Ticket:Likely R
State Profile
Pop: 2.0M
Med. Age: 36.9
Urban: 73.1%
College: 33.5%
Racial / Ethnic Breakdown
White 81.8%Black 4.8%Hispanic 11.8%Asian 2.5%
Polling Status
General election governor polls expected as primaries approach. Check back for updates.
Prediction Markets
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