Governor Jim Pillen Wins Re-election in Nebraska

Republican Governor Jim Pillen won re-election as Governor of Nebraska in the 2026 election. The Associated Press called the race just before 2 a.m. Wednesday, with Pillen receiving 50.3% of the vote.

Democratic challenger Lynne Walz conceded the race Wednesday morning after unofficial results showed her trailing by more than 48,000 votes. Walz received 42.7% of the vote, while a third candidate, Brett Lindstrom, received approximately 4.4%.

Following her concession, Walz congratulated Pillen on a "hard-fought campaign" and stated that while the result was not what she hoped for, she would continue working to ensure leaders in Lincoln deliver for the people of Nebraska.