Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Vote for 1Lynne Walz and Ben Steffen and Rick Beard and Keenya Barnes, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.
| Topic | Lynne Walz and Ben Steffen | Rick Beard and Keenya Barnes |
|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Democratic | Legal Marijuana NOW |
| Occupation | Realtor and small business owner; former teacher Source: nebraskaexaminer.com | Wine professional and private chef Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Prior offices | 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 | 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 | "Property taxes and taxes in general are too high." Source: lynnewalz.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Economy and jobs | "I will provide tools to grow and support businesses and attract new businesses" Source: lynnewalz.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Elections and government | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I will uphold the will of the vote, even if I don't agree with it." Source: nebraskaexaminer.com |
| Housing and cost of living | "I will work with state and national leaders to address our affordability crisis." Source: lynnewalz.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Former Republican State Sen. John McCollister (campaign post, Oct 11, 2026, referencing World-Herald op-ed) Source: lynnewalz.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
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