Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Vote for 1Jim Pillen and Joe Kelly and Lynne Walz and Ben Steffen, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.
| Topic | Jim Pillen and Joe Kelly | Lynne Walz and Ben Steffen |
|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Republican, Incumbent | Democratic |
| Occupation | Governor of Nebraska (2023-present); former veterinarian Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Realtor and small business owner; former teacher Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Prior offices | Governor of Nebraska, 2023-present Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Nebraska State Senator, Legislative District 15 (2017-2025); chaired Education Committee 2021-2022 Source: nebraskaexaminer.com2018 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor (running mate of Bob Krist) Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| 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 | "Property taxes and taxes in general are too high." Source: lynnewalz.com |
| Economy and jobs | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I will provide tools to grow and support businesses and attract new businesses" Source: lynnewalz.com |
| Agriculture and water | "Standing up for Nebraska's farmers and ranchers—always." Source: jimpillen.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Housing and cost of living | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I will work with state and national leaders to address our affordability crisis." Source: lynnewalz.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 |
| Endorsements they list | Not found Know a source? Send it | Former Republican State Sen. John McCollister (campaign post, Oct 11, 2026, referencing World-Herald op-ed) Source: lynnewalz.com |
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