Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Vote for 1Jim Pillen and Rick Beard, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.
| Topic | Jim Pillen | Rick Beard |
|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Republican, with Joe Kelly for Lt. Governor, Incumbent | Legal Marijuana NOW, with Keenya Barnes for Lt. Governor |
| Occupation | Governor of Nebraska (2023-present); former veterinarian Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Wine professional and private chef Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Prior offices | Governor of Nebraska, 2023-present Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Campaign money | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Taxes and budget | "fixing our broken tax system" Source: jimpillen.com | Says local issues include "Property tax relief, cost of living and respect for voter-approved laws." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Education | Supports "banning phones in schools." Source: jimpillen.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Agriculture and water | "Standing up for Nebraska's farmers and ranchers—always." Source: jimpillen.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Elections and government | Supports "Bringing back 'Winner Take All' legislation" Source: jimpillen.com | "I will uphold the will of the vote, even if I don't agree with it." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Record in office | Oct 19, 2026: Executive order on fuel supply demands Source: governor.nebraska.govOct 15, 2026: Executive order establishing Statewide Public Safety Communications Task Force Source: governor.nebraska.govOct 15, 2026: Signed pledge to protect Americans from fraud Source: governor.nebraska.gov | Not found Know a source? Send it |
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