Governor Jim Pillen: Republican

Endorsed by President Donald Trump

Platform:

• “Giving Nebraska families a break by fixing our broken tax system—and making sure we shrink government spending in our state.”

• “Standing up for Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers—always. We’re fighting back against dishonest “fake meat” products and eliminating red tape and redundancies by streamlining the government. 

• “We’re helping parents fight back against Big Tech by ending social media’s unhealthy grip on the wellbeing of our kids by banning phones in schools.”

History: Current Governor of Nebraska

• Amends State Property Tax Rates to Reduce $117 Million in State Budget Cuts

  • Signed

• Requires Coordination Between 911 and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

  • Signed

• Stand with Women Act

  • Requires K-12 and postsecondary students in Nebraska to participate on sports teams that align with their biological sex.

  • Signed

Website: https://www.jimpillen.com/

Candidates

Lynne Walz: Democrat

Platform:

• “Honesty & Transparency in Government”

• “Addressing Affordability”

• “A Fair Tax System”

History: Former Senator, Nebraska State Legislature

• “Requires Coordination Between 911 and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline”

  • Vote: Yes

• “Requires Law Enforcement Notify Sexual Assault Survivors at least 6 Weeks Before Destruction or Disposal”

  • Vote: Yes

*Note - Current Governor/Republican candidate approved/signed

• “Limits to Abortion Access and Prohibition of Gender Affirming Care for Minors”

  • Vote: No

Website: https://lynnewalz.com/

Sources:

Platform stance quotes directly from candidates website

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