Who won the Nebraska Governor election 2026?
Jim Pillen (Republican) won the 2026 Nebraska Governor election with 50.8% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 2:53 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Pillen ✓ Winner | Republican | 376,285 | 50.8% |
| Lynne Walz | Democratic | 312,653 | 42.2% |
| Brett Lindstrom | AFi | 32,606 | 4.4% |
| Rick Beard | LMN | 19,682 | 2.7% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:48 PM ET, with about 94% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Nebraska state election office.