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Jim Pillen

Governor

Republican

Nebraska

In office sinceJan 5, 20233 years · 1 term
Next electionNov 20261 month away
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3 districts
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About

James Douglas Pillen is an American politician, veterinarian, and livestock producer serving as the 41st and current governor of Nebraska since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Pillen served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents from 2013 to 2023.

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2026 Race

On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026

Jim Pillen is running for reelection.

  • Jim PillenIncumbentRepublican
  • Lynne WalzDemocratic
  • Brett LindstromAmerica first party nebraska
  • Rick BeardLegal marijuana now
State Government
Republican trifectaVeto-proof Republican legislature
Legislature (one chamber, nonpartisan)Republican majority
D 29%Other 4%R 67%

Veto override: 3/5 of members elected in each chamber

Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026

Executive Record

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